2005 Reserve Prix Napa Valley Estate Bottled Merlot Vichy Vineya
90 Points, Gold, "Exceptional"!! We have always prided ourselves on producing varietally true releases of Merlot, and the 2005 Vichy Vineyard Block 4 Reserve Merlot is no exception. On the nose are red and black fruits while on the palate are bright cherry flavors complimented by a multitude of spices and silky, soul-filling tannins. Too often, people have forgotten what the Merlot experience should beĀthis release will remind you why you originally fell in love with Merlot. Only 200 cases were produced of this exceptional wine.
We have always prided ourselves on producing varietally true releases of Merlot, and the 2005 Vichy Vineyard Block 4 Reserve Merlot is no exception. On the nose are red and black fruits while on the palate are bright cherry flavors complimented by a multitude of spices and silky, soul-filling tannins. Too often, people have forgotten what the Merlot experience should be—this release will remind you why you originally fell in love with Merlot. Only 200 cases were produced of this exceptional wine.
90 Points, Gold, "Exceptional"--World Wine Championships
Wine Specs
| Vintage | 2005 |
| Varietal | Merlot |
| Appellation | Napa Valley |
| Harvest Date | September 30th, 2005 |
| Sugar | 24.6 Brix at harvest |
| Acid | 6.8 g/L |
| PH | pH: 3.77 |
| Alcohol % | 13.5 |
