Plumpjack Napa Valley Merlot
The 2021 PlumpJack Merlot is complex and layered. The nose leads with cherry, raspberry, and boysenberry, followed by sweet earth and dried herbs. The oak barrels bring depth to the nose by infusing notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, pie crust, vanilla, caramel, and hickory. These flavors carry through to the palate, which has a silky texture, firm yet plush tannin, and lively acidity. This wine has great length and finishes with an impression of espresso and baker’s chocolate.
Merlot grape blend.
This wine contains allergens, sulfites.
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The Estate
PlumpJack Winery sits squarely in the heart of Napa Valley’s renowned Oakville region, surrounded by a 42-acre estate vineyard highly regarded for the quality of its Cabernet Sauvignon.
Wine Making
The grapes were cold-soaked for 3-5 days before the onset of fermentation, which reached a maximum of 92°F, then pressed off the skins after 8-9 days before moving into oak barrels and undergoing malolactic fermentation.
Food Suggestions
Pairs well with beef, lamb, and veal.
• Type: Wines
• Sub-type: Wines
• Class: Red
• ABV%: 15.2
