St. Supery
2018

St. Supery ‘Estate’ Rutherford Merlot

Merlot
California Rutherford United States North America
Tasting Notes
Technical Details
Attributes
Reviews

A burgundy shade of red commence this wine. Aromas of black plum and black cherry combine with graphite, milk chocolate, and black pepper with a subtle thread of vanilla from the toasted oak. is is a generous merlot with nice freshness on the palate show casing juicy blackberry and toasted oak. ere is a cocoa powder texture with smooth tannins and a long fi nish.

88% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot grape blend.
This wine contains allergens, sulfites.
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The Estate

St. Supéry Estate Vineyards and Winery is a 100% Estate Grown, sustainably farmed winery located in the renowned Rutherford growing region in the heart of Napa Valley. Committed to producing the highest quality estate wines without compromise, we focus on sustainable winery and farming operations to protect the land and environment for future generations. Our Napa Valley Estate collection includes Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Rosé and Moscato. These wines are balanced and showcase bright, fruit-forward flavors.

Wine Making

The 2018 growing season started with a relatively mild winter and spring. ere was decent rain in early and mid-January, almost none in February, and a fair amount in March and April which filled our lakes and kicked off the growing season. July was warm and August saw markedly cooler temperatures absent of heat spikes, followed by ideal weather in September and October.

Food Suggestions

Pairs well with beef, lamb, and veal.

• Available Size: 750mL (6 pc)
• Sustainable
• Certified Napa-Green
• Type: Wines
• Sub-type: Wines
• Class: Red
• ABV%: 14.5

James Suckling – 94

"This is always an excellent merlot with blackberry, chocolate and hazelnut character. It’s full and tight with balance and freshness. Shows verve and brightness."

Jeb Dunnuck – 92

"Including 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and small amounts of other varieties, the 2018 Merlot Rutherford Estate Vineyard reveals a deep purple hue to go with impressive purity in its cassis and mulberry fruits as well as notes of chocolate, cedary herbs, and tobacco. It shows the vintage's pure, elegant style yet has terrific concentration, ripe tannins, a good spine of acidity, and a great finish."

Wine Spectator – 90

"Lithe and juicy, with notes of hot stone to the dried raspberry and cherry pastry flavors. The well-spiced finish shows a minerally verve."
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