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Napa Valley Merlot<br />
The Napa Valley is a wonderland for growing great<br />
Bordeaux varieties. Intense daytime heat is mitigated<br />
throughout the region by rolling fogs sweeping in<br />
off the Pacific, and cooler-temperature pockets exist<br />
throughout the Valley, especially in the southern<br />
reaches. Whereas varieties like Cabernet thrive in warm<br />
areas, earlier ripeners such as Merlot can work<br />
magic in precisely these more temperate mesoclimates.<br />
Napa Cellars sought out a number of<br />
these spots to grow their Merlot, and it pays dividends<br />
in a wine of superb balance and poise, combining<br />
rich, ripe fruit with a lively freshness and elegance.<br />
NAPA CELLARS MERLOT 2007<br />
Napa Valley, California<br />
161299 (XD) 750 mL $23.95<br />
This wine garnered a Platinum Medal – the highest<br />
honours – at the 2010 San Diego International<br />
Wine Competition.<br />
TASTING NOTE: A great buy in a smooth, dry Merlot<br />
that shows real Napa elegance and style. It’s mediumbodied<br />
and lush, with appealing cherry, currant,<br />
licorice, tobacco, mocha and spice flavors. Drink now<br />
for the immediate appeal. Score: 90 (Wine Enthusiast,<br />
Dec. 15, 2010)
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