2012 Matthiasson Red Hen Vineyard Merlot, Napa Valley, USA Ferrando fresh acid

fresh acid

there are four kinds of days: root days

14 year old vines

The Daphne vineyard is named dear family friend of the Lett family

No SO2 is added at any point

2012 Matthiasson Red Hen Vineyard Merlot, Napa Valley, USA Ferrando fresh acidFrom the cool, breezy southern Napa flats, Red Hens gravelly alluvial soils give Merlot that is ripe but finely etched. The fruit was picked on the earlier side and fermented with native yeasts in small tanks, mostly destemmed, with gentle daily pump overs to keep the tannins fine. levage was deliberately quiettime in neutral French oak rather than new woodso the vineyard speaks clearly. This wine is offered from a private cellar, Terms and Conditions