PlumpJack Winery's Napa Valley Merlot is a warm, opulent wine with impressive plummy depths and distinctive Napa Valley character. This ravishing Merlot exhibits a melodious blend of structured tannins and bright acidity, offering a mélange of blackcurrant, cherry, and chocolate notes. The nose bestows a gorgeous bouquet of dark fruits, toasted oak, and earthy undertones. On the palate, it presents lush textures and sleek bold flavours, rounding off with a radiant, lasting finish.

Tasting Notes

Translucent garnet purple in colour, aromas of ripe fruit: strawberry jam, plum, black cherry. On the palate the ripe fruit is excellently balanced by fresh acidity and creamy oak with vanilla and cocoa flavours. Full bodied and lush, with depth and concentration.

About the Winery

PlumpJack Winery, nestled in the heart of Napa Valley, California, is a world-renowned winery known for its outstanding and unique offerings. The winery is located amidst the serene vineyards in the Oakville region, offering an emblematic and remarkable environment for wine enthusiasts to relish.

The winery was founded in 1995 by Gavin Newsom, now the Governor of California and Gordon Getty, a philanthropist and classical music composer. They chose the name “PlumpJack”; inspired by “Plump Jack”, a jovial, irreverent character from Shakespeare’s play. Their intention was to convey their nonchalance towards the traditionally solemn attitudes towards wine while focusing extensively on the production of superior quality wine and ensuring a joyful experience for their customers.

At PlumpJack Winery, their distinctive wine portfolio showcases the prime fruit grown in their estate vineyard. Renowned for their Cabernet Sauvignon, their wines offer a decadent mix of blackberry, cassis and black cherry aromas and are beautifully balanced with underlying hints of vanilla, tobacco and mocha.

The winery merges tradition with innovation, as one of the few wineries to use screw-cap closures, as an alternative to corks. What makes this wine haven distinct is the exceptional commitment to crafting wines that are representative of their terroir, respecting each variety's unique personality.

Tours and tasting experiences are offered daily, giving visitors an opportunity to explore the luscious wines and the process behind their creation. The hospitality at PlumpJack Winery is unparalleled, staff are congenial and have a wealth of knowledge about the winemaking process.

Whether you're a seasoned connoisseur, or new to the world of wines, PlumpJack Winery is a must-visit destination. Offering not just exquisite wines, but an experience steeped in authenticity and joy, PlumpJack Winery would undoubtedly make each visit worth the journey! In the end, one can take home more than just a bottle of wine, but an extraordinary experience from this beautiful nook in the Napa Valley.

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