Merryvale Vineyards
Saint Helena Cabernet Sauvignon
St. Helena, Napa Valley, California, USA
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.
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.
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.
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.
One of the best cabs. Very balanced.
One of the best cabs. Very balanced.
Jan 29th, 2017
One of my favorite go to Cabs. Such a great wine!!
One of my favorite go to Cabs. Such a great wine!!
Aug 13th, 2016
Bright Red fruit. Good acidity. Medium tannins. Nice finish
Bright Red fruit. Good acidity. Medium tannins. Nice finish
Jul 24th, 2016
I was blown away by this wine! Very well rounded wine that can be enjoyed in its own or paired with a steak. On the nose, cocoa, green bell pepper, cherry, spice, and strawberry. On the palate bright cranberry, cherry, strawberry, cinnamon, tobacco, leather, and a oak finish.
I was blown away by this wine! Very well rounded wine that can be enjoyed in its own or paired with a steak. On the nose, cocoa, green bell pepper, cherry, spice, and strawberry. On the palate bright cranberry, cherry, strawberry, cinnamon, tobacco, leather, and a oak finish.
Jun 1st, 2016Pretty dope - leather, tobacco, a hint of pepper, but silky smooth
Pretty dope - leather, tobacco, a hint of pepper, but silky smooth
Nov 27th, 2015