2015 Smith Wooton, Melange, Napa Valley
Tasting Notes
2015 Smith Wooton Mélange is a beautiful wine that highlights the combination of red fruit and floral aromas that Cabernet Franc and Merlot lend. Extended barrel aging enhances the fine tannin structure and adds to the wine’s aging potential. The wine opens with an exotic mix of pretty plums, dark berries and hints of fresh herbs. Blackberries and cherries tease the palate before exploding into a wine that is broad and mouth filling, elegant and focused from beginning to the long lingering finish. This wine has the balance to age gracefully for a decadeVineyard Notes
This Right Bank Bordeaux Style Blend was produced from Cabernet Franc from the Flinn Vineyard and Merlot from the Longwood Ranch. These two iconic vineyards combine to create a wine that is even greater than the sum of its parts.Production Notes
Small lot fermentations in one ton bins allows for the individual varietals to reach their full potential and complexity. Gentle handling in the winery limits the extraction of harsh tannins, producing a wine with elegance and balance.Winemaker Notes
I have always loved the Merlot and Cabernet Franc based wines from the Right Bank of Bordeaux. This wine is the result of years of research looking for the absolutely best vineyards to produce our style of wineWine Profile
| Vintage | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Wine Style | Red Wine |
| Varietal | Cabernet Franc/Merlot |
| Varietal Composition | 60% Cabernet Franc 40% Merlot |
| Appellation | Napa Valley |
| Harvest Date | Oct 15 2015 |
| PH | 3.83 |
| Aging | 30 Months French Oak |
| Barrel Aging | 30 Months French Oak 33% Neutral French Oak 33% New French Oak Nevers Forest 33% Once Used French Oak |
| Ageability | 10+ Years |
| Bottling Date | 2/01/18 |
| Tannin | Fine |
| Alcohol % | 14.5 |
| Size | 750 ml |