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Merryvale Cabernet Franc (Napa Valley)

Merryvale

Napa Valley · Napa · United States

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec
Country
United States
Region
Napa Valley · Napa
Appellation
Napa Valley
Body
full
Acidity
medium
Tannin
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

carnes vermelhas grelhadas · carnes de caça · cordeiro · queijos maturados

Rated vintages

  • 201288 pts

    This is a dense, rich and soft wine, mostly Cab Franc, with 13% Petit Verdot, 4% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Malbec. The PV shows through in the wine's thickness and color, followed by flavors of caramel, graham cracker and billowing campfire. The power is intense.

  • 200895 pts

    A rare Cabernet Franc from Merry-vale, and a spectacular one. They've handled this finicky variety just right, although surely the addition of some Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec adds weight and tone. The wine is dry, richly tannic and enormously flavorful, offering waves of cher…