2004 Merlot - Napa Valley
Warm, consistent summer weather was bracketed by an early spring bud break. Several late summer hot spells created growing conditions that allowed for one of the earliest harvest periods in almost a decade resulting in a harvest about two weeks ahead of schedule. A warm weather trend raised the sugar levels in the fruit, and the pace of harvest. Some varieties showed a lower yield than expected, but fruit quality looked very good.
Tasting Notes
Our Peter Mondavi Family Napa Valley Merlot expresses wild berry and blueberry aromas, with a touch of roasted pecans. An artful blend composes this balanced wine giving it a chewy texture and an intense yet lengthy finish.
Food Pairings
Enjoy this wine with a dish like Rosemary Chicken with Roasted Garlic Gravy.
Technical Data
Varietal Content: 91% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Syrah, 1% Petit VerdotAppellation: Napa Valley
Alcohol Percentage: 14.1%
Titratable Acid: 0.57g/100ml
Wine pH: 3.57
Residual Sugar: 0.09g/100ml
Bottled: April 2006
Suggest Retail Price: $22.00
Production: 8,287 cases
Awards & Reviews
Gold Medal - Best of Class (Appellation) - California State Fair - 'Rated 94 points by judges at the California State Fair and awarded the Best of Class for Napa Valley.', June 2007