Merryvale Vineyards
Saint Helena Cabernet Sauvignon
St. Helena, Napa Valley, California, USA
The last of the 3 magnums, this one is the 2016 cab, also from the estate vineyard in Saint Helena.
It’s markedly more powerful than the ‘15. Deep and complex, the aromas and flavors are a revolving door of blackberry, blackcurrant, cassis, cedar, dark chocolate, black pepper, thyme, and hint of mineral (iron?). Beautiful acidity and firm elegant tannins. Not as integrated as the ‘15 tonight, but this should age better.
The last of the 3 magnums, this one is the 2016 cab, also from the estate vineyard in Saint Helena.
It’s markedly more powerful than the ‘15. Deep and complex, the aromas and flavors are a revolving door of blackberry, blackcurrant, cassis, cedar, dark chocolate, black pepper, thyme, and hint of mineral (iron?). Beautiful acidity and firm elegant tannins. Not as integrated as the ‘15 tonight, but this should age better.
2nd up is the ‘15 cab from estate vineyard in Saint Helena.
Fruit driven that showcases the quality of fruits which is concentrated, intense yet well balanced. Full body, but warm and delicate on the palate. Tannins are noticeably softer than the ‘16. Finish with great length.
When I tasted the ‘12, I thought it was on par with the flagship Profile bottling in terms of quality. This is no exception.
2nd up is the ‘15 cab from estate vineyard in Saint Helena.
Fruit driven that showcases the quality of fruits which is concentrated, intense yet well balanced. Full body, but warm and delicate on the palate. Tannins are noticeably softer than the ‘16. Finish with great length.
When I tasted the ‘12, I thought it was on par with the flagship Profile bottling in terms of quality. This is no exception.
Father’s Day {steakhouse night} 2023
Father’s Day {steakhouse night} 2023
Jun 17th, 202312/2022. Bold and full of flavor. A treat for the palate. Paired well with the rib eye at Hall’s Chophouse.
12/2022. Bold and full of flavor. A treat for the palate. Paired well with the rib eye at Hall’s Chophouse.
Dec 5th, 2022
HET - $125 this was a nice flavorful red but too $
HET - $125 this was a nice flavorful red but too $
Jun 22nd, 2022A mini verticals of Merryvale Napa cab. The 2nd one is 12’ Saint Helena.
Complex and Bordeaux like. Blueberries, blackberries, cedar, fig, cigar box, five spices, and a bit pencil shavings. Medium to full body. Round fresh acidity. Velvety tannins. Elegant.
I think this is as good as the Profile.
A mini verticals of Merryvale Napa cab. The 2nd one is 12’ Saint Helena.
Complex and Bordeaux like. Blueberries, blackberries, cedar, fig, cigar box, five spices, and a bit pencil shavings. Medium to full body. Round fresh acidity. Velvety tannins. Elegant.
I think this is as good as the Profile.
An excellent cab! One if the best I've had.
An excellent cab! One if the best I've had.
Mar 23rd, 2021It’s always a joy to taste Merryvale Napa cab, but this limited release St Helena bottling is a cut above, a beautiful display of power and finesse. The deep nose is alluring yet restrained, showcasing ripe plum, blackberries, cedar, dates, graphite, anise, and hint of leather. Full body but not heavy. Plush, warm, and slightly candied mouthfeel, with delicious polished tannins.
From Magnum. Aged in 90% new French oak barrel for 22 months. On par with the Profile bottling for about half of the price.
It’s always a joy to taste Merryvale Napa cab, but this limited release St Helena bottling is a cut above, a beautiful display of power and finesse. The deep nose is alluring yet restrained, showcasing ripe plum, blackberries, cedar, dates, graphite, anise, and hint of leather. Full body but not heavy. Plush, warm, and slightly candied mouthfeel, with delicious polished tannins.
From Magnum. Aged in 90% new French oak barrel for 22 months. On par with the Profile bottling for about half of the price.