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Founders Ranch Napa Valley Merlot (12-Bottles)
2019
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Lively dark fruit aromas of raspberry and boysenberry jump from the glass with notes of dark chocolate and a touch of earthy undertones. Beautifully textured with layers of black cherry, baked berry pie and spice cake are complemented by hints of vanilla bean. The plush palate leads to a juicy and balanced finish.
Tasting Notes
Lively dark fruit aromas of raspberry and boysenberry jump from the glass with notes of dark chocolate and a touch of earthy undertones. Beautifully textured with layers of black cherry, baked berry pie and spice cake are complemented by hints of vanilla bean. The plush palate leads to a juicy and balanced finish.
Story
Heavy spring rains enriched the soils and delayed bud break by a few weeks. A heat spike in June, followed by warm weather, brought even veraison throughout the vineyards. A cooling trend and touch of rain in mid-September created ideal conditions for the 2019 harvest which is considered a near-perfect vintage.
Technical Notes
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Appellation
Napa Valley
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Varietal
80% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 6% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot
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Alcohol
13.5%
