Snowden VineyardsLost Vineyard Merlot 2018

Product code: 12284
£45.70 inc VAT
£548.40 / case of 12
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USA
Red Wine from
California, USA
Country
Country: USA
Region
Region: California
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Napa Valley
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Snowden Vineyards
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Merlot
Grape: 100% Merlot
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Country
Country: USA
Region
Region: California
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Napa Valley
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Snowden Vineyards
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Merlot
Grape: 100% Merlot

Product Notes

Snowden Vineyards Lost Vineyard Merlot is an exuberant wine, emanating a rich ruby hue and intriguing complexity. Born from Napa Valley, California, this Merlot displays a potent bouquet of ripe blackcurrants and blueberries, underscored by earthy undertones and a whisper of vanilla. On the palate, it is invitingly smooth, with structured tannins marrying harmoniously with substantial fruit concentration. Each sip concludes with an effortlessly long finish. This treasured Merlot is definitively New-World, yet elegantly interwoven with Old-World charm, delivering a truly splendid drinking experience for discerning oenophiles.

Tasting Notes

This Merlot is bright and bouncy, with crunchy red fruit, a juicy mouth-watering texture, and faint, supple tannins

About the Winery

Snowden Vineyards

Snowden Vineyards is an enchanting winery nestled in the heart of the world-renowned Napa Valley, California. This prestigious winery revered not only for its award-winning wines, but also for its breathtaking setting.

Established in the early 1950’s, Snowden Vineyards remains a family-owned business, with the Snowden family passionately involved in all aspects of winemaking. The vineyard sprawls over a 23-acre parcel of land on the eastern slopes of the Napa Valley. Here, the distinctive terroir, characterised by its stony soils and lofty altitude, nourishes the vines to produce remarkable wines that embody the essence of this unique landscape.

The winery is famed for its magnificent array of red wines, expertly crafted from classic Bordeaux varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc. Among these, the Snowden ‘Reserve’ Cabernet Sauvignon deserves special mention, renowned as it is for its exquisite balance, elegant structure and compelling, long finish. Equally notable is the winery’s delicious Merlot, which boasts flavours of black cherry and cocoa alongside silky tannins.

Visitors to Snowden Vineyards can anticipate a warm welcome. Their tastings comprise a mix of current releases and library wines, providing a tantalising snapshot of the vineyard’s prestigious portfolio. The winery does not only provide a sumptuous tasting experience, it also offers panoramic views of the Napa Valley, which lends an additional layer of enchantment to the visit.

The winery's emphasis on sustainability and commitment to preserving the integrity of their land further enhances its reputation. They utilise a minimal intervention approach in their winemaking, striving to highlight the pure expressions of the grape in each vintage.

In a region replete with wineries, Snowden Vineyards has successfully carved an exceptional identity. Its harmonious blend of tradition, passion and innovation, have cemented its place as one of the shining jewels in Napa Valley’s viticulture crown; once visited, it is a place not easily forgotten.

As with every good story, however, it has its understated twist. The vineyard is unlike others; it is illustrious yet humble, refined and delightfully imperfect. Maybe it’s time you explored this distinctive vineyard reminiscent of another era. Visiting Snowden Vineyards is, simply put a sublime experience that transcends the typical wine-tasting affair.

https://www.snowdenvineyards.com

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