2019 | Jarvis Estate Cave Fermented Merlot | Napa Valley galicia creme fraiche

creme fraiche

and dense fruity notes that mix with spicy aromas and yeasts

and some chalky

framed up nicely with lingering plum and a hint of tobacco

giving a crunchiness and open chewiness that reminds me of fine cashmere

2019 | Jarvis Estate Cave Fermented Merlot | Napa Valley galicia creme fraicheDusty ruby color. Aromas and flavors of sweet cherry, red plum, raspberry, French oak, blackberry and baking spices, and violets with a round, lively, dry medium to full body and a tingling, elegant, long finish that presents impressions of black plum, cocoa and baking spices, bramble berry compote, baked cherries, black tea, and and lavender candy with medium, well integrated tannins and moderate oak flavor. Smells, tastes, and has barrel character