Blend: 94% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Malbec
93 Points Tasting Panel
Toasty vanilla and cedar are lifted by concentrated black cherry, coffee, and vivid acidity in this expressive, well-structured Merlot. The silky finish offers a hint of spice and dark chocolate cherry ganache.
92 Points Wine Enthusiast
Showcasing the lush flavor and poised frame that made Merlot a classic, this red wine from Markham combines favorite sites from throughout Napa Valley and a little oomph of Cabernet Sauvigon for a bit of muscle. Spiced cherries and plums fill the mouth with flavor leading to a mouthwatering finish.
92 Points James Suckling
Layers of dark berries, walnut, spice and earthy undertones lead into a full-bodied palate with velvety tannins and a rounded mouthfeel. Richly fruited and generous with a lingering finish.
91 Points Wine Spectator
This version is sleek and supple but finely structured, delivering expressive flavors of black cherry, espresso and toasty spices that finish with fine-grained tannins. Drink now through 2033.
Winemaker Notes:
Markham's Estate Vineyards provide a third of the fruit for this velvety Napa Valley Merlot. Ripe plum and cherry jam flavors are balanced by spicy oak and lively acidity for which the vintage is known.
