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Whitehall Lane, Merlot - 2021

Name: Whitehall Lane, Merlot
Brand: Whitehall Lane
SKU: 35600
Price: 31.99 USD
Availability: InStock

Item # 35600 750 mL

Whitehall Lane is a small, family owned winery in Napa's historic Rutherford appellation. Their Merlot is full of lush red fruit flavors with soft, chocolate note from aging in oak barrels. This richer, oaked style of Merlot pairs well with many dishes, especially beef bourguignon.

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Color

Red

Vintage

2021

Country

USA

Region

California

Sub-Region

Napa

Appellation/Village

Rutherford

Producer

Whitehall Lane

Grape Variety

Merlot

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Staff Pick Notes

Whitehall Lane Winery was founded in 1979, but the history of the site's soil cultivation dates back to the mid 1800's, when Napa Valley settlers were drawn to the gravelly-loam soils and ideal climate, planting high quality grape vines. In 1979, two brothers started the winery and directed their winemaking efforts successfully to Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. They named the winery after the road that runs along the border of the property, Whitehall Lane. This Merlot is bursting with notes of strawberry rhubarb pie, red plums, mixed berries, milk chocolate and layers of licorice. The palate showcases fine, juicy tannins alongside wild strawberries, raspberry liqueur, chocolate covered cherries, brioche and toasted walnuts. It is supple in texture and shows attractive depth on the finish. Enjoy right now and easily for another decade.

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Glossary

California

California makes more wine than any other state in the United States. Not only does the state grow a variety of noble grape varieties like Pinot Noir, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, there are also plantings of lesser-known varieties such as Nebbiolo, Roussanne and Mourvèdre to name just a few.

Merlot

The next time you hear someone say they never touch Merlot, tell them that it's too bad, because you were just about to open a few bottles of Château Pétrus and Le Pin, and you have no one to share them with. Some wine drinkers are quick to dismiss varieties that become too fashionable, but Merlot is popular for good reason. It has one of the most impressive and distinctive textures of any wine, and has long been prized for the "softening" effect it can have on Cabernet Sauvignon - especially...