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Merryvale Magnum Vertical - 2013 & 2014 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, 2 (1.5L) Bottles

Drawn from three top Napa vineyards; Kenefick Ranch, Salvador and Rancho
Chimiles, our Cabernet Sauvignon is handpicked and undergoes a triple sorting
upon arrival at the winery. The grapes then undergo an extended maceration and
a long, cool fermentation for increased flavor, color and aroma. Aged in 50% new
French oak barrels, the wine matures for 22 months before being deemed ready
for release. Our Napa Cabernet bottling is always blended with other Bordeaux
varietals for their added aromatic and balanced tannin contributions.

2013 Tasting Notes: A quintessential Napa Cabernet, this wine is rich and dark in the glass. Aromas of blackberry and faint dried herb waft up from the rim towards you. Upon tasting, the wine has a broad and pleasant entry, moving to a focused and weighty mid palate with notes of cassis, toast and graphite. A lengthy finish shows well proportioned tannin that will gain even more complexity as time passes. With proper cellaring, this wine will drink beautifully for the next 15 years.

2014 Tasting Notes: Coming from some of the cooler areas of Napa Valley, we were able to achieve a wine of balance and elegance despite a really warm vintage. Sourced mostly from the alluvial fan of Oak Knoll and some hillside vineyard sites such as Erba Loma and Rancho Chimiles, we find the balance between the softness of the Napa Valley foothills and the power of the hillside vineyards. This wine is rich and dark in the glass with aromas of coffee and blackberry. Medium- to full-bodied with notes of cassis and toast, the finish features supple, velvety tannins that will gain even more complexity as time passes. This Napa Valley Cabernet sets the standard for quality and will age beautifully for the next 15 years.

Name of Winery: Merryvale Vineyards

Bottle Size: 1.5L

Number of Bottles: Two

Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon

Appellation: Napa Valley

Wines of distinction crafted in the heart of Napa Valley. Merryvale Vineyards makes wines that are quintessentially Napa Valley.

Merryvale's proprietors, the Schlatter Family, are winemaking traditionalists with a deep respect for Napa's winemaking legacy and a dynamic vision for the future of Napa Valley. They are committed to preserving the winery's rich history without compromising their forward-looking plans. With acclaimed winemaker, Simon Faury, they have sharpened their focus on Bordeaux varieties, the wines for which Napa is most renowned.

www.merryvale.com

Item Special Note

Bidder must be at least 21 years old.

Winning bidders located in Northern California may pick up their items at Stone Bridge School in Napa from Tuesday, March 26 to Friday, April 12, 2019, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. PT. (Note that the school will be closed for spring break from April 15-19.) Items not picked up by April 12 will be mailed to the winning bidder, and purchaser is responsible for shipping and insurance costs.

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