Merlot 2012

GRGICH HILLS

Merlot
2012

Country
United States
Regulated designation
American Viticultural Areas (AVA)
Region
California
Subregion
Napa, Rutherford
Varietal(s)
Merlot
Colour
Red
Sugar
Dry
Producer's website

About this winery

Growing grapes sustainably has always been a top priority at Grgich Hills. All vineyards are certified organic and farmed biodynamically. This agricultural philosophy treats the Earth as a living organism and uses homeopathic preparations, cosmic rhythms, and nature’s basic life forces to bring about balance between the grapevines and the Earth. Since 2006, the entire 366 vineyard acres are biodynamically farmed – the country’s largest biodynamic vineyard acreage. Grgich Hills owns five...

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Press reviews

 Wine Enthusiast

- 90 points -

February 2019

Reduced at first, this wine comes around to reveal soft layers of baked plum, graham cracker and coffee. Full bodied and ripe, it offers a balanced oak nuance and a soft texture that speaks to the varietal character.

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