2022 Westgate Merlot Napa Valley
2022 Westgate Merlot Napa Valley
Primaily the Mckenzie Mueller Vineyard with a bit of local flair - 15% Rancho Sisquoc.
The 2019 Petit Verdot from the Curtis Vineyard is rich, quite dark in color, with very tight and deep tannins. Mostly black fruit flavors are distinctly noticeable - ranging from plum, blackberry, and blueberry to slightly lighter black cherry. Intriguing herbal and floral notes of violets, lilac, sage and dried herbs add complexity. The 20% new oak brings in a wonderful hazelnut and mocha accent as well, which adds a sweet note to the long finish.
2019 Westgate Petit Verdot
Varietal Selection: 100% Petit Verdot
Growing Season: 2019 was a perfect vintage throughout the state. Warm fall conditions and cool nights resulted in a later harvest with significant hang time.
Brix at Harvest: 24.5 Brix.
Chemistry: Finished total acidity 0.59 with a pH of 3.69, Alc. 14.5%
Fermentation / Élevage: 25% new French Oak, 20 months in barrel, and bottled unfined, unfiltered.