Varietal Composition: 100% Merlot
Planted in 1979, the Hyde family’s iconic vineyard in the cool Carneros region of Napa Valley is famous for producing some of the finest grapes in California. Sourced from two of the vineyard’s most coveted Merlot blocks, this stunning wine offers a plush, elegant mouthfeel and pure, energetic flavors of red currant, cherry, plum and pomegranate.
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Winemaker Notes
Spotlighting the alluring character and complexity that have established Hyde Vineyard as one of America’s iconic winegrowing sites, this vibrant and energetic Merlot reveals aromas of Bing cherry, cranberry, orange blossom and wild strawberry. On the palate, graceful tannins frame the flavors or ripe cherry, rhubarb, red plum and vanilla as they glide to a pure and polished finish.
Specifications
- Vintage
- 2021
- Varietal
- Merlot
- Alcohol
- 14.5
- Appellation
- Carneros
- Acid
- 0.60 g/100 ml
- pH
- 3.62
- Aging
- Aged 16 months in 100% French oak 50% new, 50% neutral
Three Palms Vineyard
The iconic 3 three palms has become a consistent benchmark for New World Merlot
Elevation
357 feet
Acreage/Size
85 acres
Varietals
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot
Sub-appellation
Calistoga
Soil Type
Bale Loam, Cortina Very Stony Loam
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