2021 Napa Valley Merlot
Crafted to showcase ‘Textbook’ characteristics of Napa Valley Merlot — lushness and velvety tannins with European restraint and elegance. Final blend composed with separate lots sourced from sub-appellations throughout the Napa Valley resulting in a well-balanced wine with layered complexity. Cabernet Sauvignon is blended in to provide a strong backbone and tannin structure, which perfectly balances the plush texture of Merlot.
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- Aged 14 months in French Oak, 30% New
- Varietal Composition 76% Merlot, 24% Cabernet Sauvignon
- Fermentation 100% Stainless Steel | 7 Days Skin Contact
- Alcohol 13.6%
- PH 3.73
- Acid 5.5 g/L
![Textbook Napa Valley Merlot 2021 - bottle](https://textbookvineyards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/2021_Merlot_Bottle.png)
Vintage: 2021
Varietal: Merlot
AVA: Napa Valley
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Cool marine breezes from the San Pablo Bay create natural acidity in the Oak Knoll fruit - contributing to the “pop” of cherry and bright red fruit characteristics.
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Yountville's gravelly alluvial soils force vines to root deep, creates rich, complex wine profiles. The AVA produces red fruit flavors and big tannins - raspberry and ripe juicy cherry.
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76% Merlot, 24% Cabernet Sauvignon: Cabernet Sauvignon is blended in to provide a strong backbone and tannin structure, which perfectly balances the plush texture of Merlot.
![Textbook Merlot on table setting](https://textbookvineyards.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Merlot.jpg)
![Textbook merlot bottle on table](https://textbookvineyards.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/merlot-our-vision.png)
Our Vision
We like to think of our Napa Valley Merlot as our right place, right time wine. You’d be hard-pressed to find a California region where Merlot flourishes better than in the Napa Valley. The slightly longer growing season allows those lush, plush qualities to mature while also giving enough space for the fruit to come to life. The ideal amount of tannin gives the wine enough structure for aging.
![Abigail Horstman Estrada signature](https://textbookvineyards.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/abi-signature-cream.png)
— Abigail Estrada, Winemaker
![Woman carrying book and a glass of wine](https://textbookvineyards.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/merlot-experience.jpg)
Your Experience
Our 2021 Napa Valley Merlot checks all the boxes. It’s balanced, layered, complex, and so flavorful. Enjoy by the fire while glamping, at a romantic dinner for two, with an elevated home cooked meal, or at any occasion that calls for a slow-sipping wine.