2021 Merlot

Aromatics of bing cherries, sassafras and hints of pipe tobacco. Supple red fruits on the entry give way to touches of cedar and sweet herbs.

Ry Richards, the longtime assistant winemaker at Chappellet, fashions this classic Bordeaux blend from Cabernet Sauvignon (30%), Merlot (30%), Cabernet Franc (30%) and Petit Verdot (10%). The vineyard sites are select plots in... Read More

The aromas and flavors of Line 39 Merlot mirror each other, offering cherry, ripe plum, and hints of roasted coffee on both the nose and palate. Bright and juicy, this wine is full of sweet fruit characteristics balanced by firm... Read More