Smooth and fresh, this wine opens with ripe raspberry, cherry, plum, and a touch of dark chocolate. On the palate, darker fruit flavors of black cherry and boysenberry emerge with layered herbal notes leading to a long, juicy finish. 

Bright and elegant this Merlot pairs well with Italian cuisine and savory dishes, like roasted chicken, mushrooms, and parmesan. Winery Chef Chris Kennedy suggests pairing it with his Roasted Mushrooms with Arugula and Potato-Parsnip Puree. 

84% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Malbec

Won Silver in the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2022

92pts International Wine & Spirits Competition 2022

Merlot flourishes in relatively cool growing regions with moist soils, making it an ideal match for certain parts of the Trefethen estate vineyard, located in the Oak Knoll District of the Napa Valley. 

"At Trefethen, everything is connected. I mean this in both an ecological and a social sense. The land we farm is part of a larger ecosystem that we affect. And the way we approach our work, the mindset we have, ripples out to affect how we treat our employees, receive visitors, and carry ourselves in our community." - Lorenzo Trefethen

Trefethen has been producing award-winning, estate grown wines for over fifty years. Their legacy includes producing "The World's Best Chardonnay" back in 1979 and more recently their Cabernet Sauvignon being named "Best in Show" at the 2020 Decanter World Wine Awards. 

The dedication of the Trefethen family is manifest in every aspect of their operation, from the soil to the table, including sustainable farming, thoughtful winemaking, and gracious hospitality.

Napa Green Certified Vineyard & Napa Green Certified Winery

750ML / 14.1% ABV