2019 | Jarvis Estate Cave Fermented Merlot | Napa Valley galicia silky texture at the center

silky texture at the center and a wise structure framing the palate

This was followed up by a temperate summer that was long and unhurried and at times worryingly slow and cool

it is endowed with great finesse

in a good way

chalky tannins are very well placed

2019 | Jarvis Estate Cave Fermented Merlot | Napa Valley galicia silky texture at the centerDusty ruby color. Aromas and flavors of sweet cherry, red plum, raspberry, French oak, blackberry and baking spices, and violets with a round, lively, dry medium to full body and a tingling, elegant, long finish that presents impressions of black plum, cocoa and baking spices, bramble berry compote, baked cherries, black tea, and and lavender candy with medium, well integrated tannins and moderate oak flavor. Smells, tastes, and has barrel character