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2022 Merlot, Arcilla bottle shot
Napa Valley, Los Carneros

2022 Merlot, Arcilla

November Member Release
Winemaker's Notes

This 2022 Arcilla Merlot showcases the rich concentration that came from a warm, late-summer harvest. Named after the Arcilla clay soils that shape our Tai Vineyard, this wine is a tribute to the unique terrain that helps the vines thrive. Inviting aromas of black cherry, grenadine, and cocoa spice unfold on the nose. The shimmering palate offers a balance of boysenberry, cherry, and hints of tobacco and sassafras, creating a distinctly layered wine.

Technical Data

Special Designation: Small Lot
Vineyard Designation: Tai Vineyard, Los Carneros
Harvest Date: September 18, 2022
Fermentation: 20 days
Aging: 22 months in French oak barriques (50% new)
ML: 100%
Wine Composition: 98% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot
Barrels Produced: 18 barrels
pH: 3.75
Alcohol: 14.5%
Acid: 5.6 g/l