Emmolo Merlot 2022

Emmolo Merlot 2022 is a captivating, richly styled Napa Valley red wine crafted by winemaker Jenny Wagner. Defying the softer, traditional expectations of the varietal, this exceptional wine is sourced from vineyards with light, gravelly soils to achieve extended hang time, full ripeness, and maximum concentration. In the glass, it reveals a deep, almost impenetrable dark ruby hue. The highly expressive bouquet opens with inviting aromas of cocktail cherries, ripe blackberries, and sweet plums, elegantly layered with complex notes of newly oiled leather, mocha, and pronounced French oak. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, opulent, and sumptuously smooth, delivering a luscious core of dark berry compote, cassis, and savory baking spice. This rich, generously fruit-forward profile is perfectly balanced by an underlying fresh earthiness and fine, powdery tannins, culminating in a lush, highly persistent finish laced with toasted oak and vanilla.

Food Pairing:

Pairs beautifully with savory mushroom risotto, hearty grilled sausages, roasted pork chops, rich eggplant parmesan, and rustic ratatouille.