Tasting Notes
The 2022 Alexander Valley Merlot opens with enticing aromas of blueberry, Santa Rosa plum, and vanilla. On the palate, sweet oak and caramel frame layers of dark fruit and mocha flavors. This wine is soft and juicy with fine-grained tannins adding fullness and length to finish.
Wine Data
Origin: Sonoma
Alcohol content: 15.2%
Acid: 5.85 g/L
pH: 3.69
Composition: 80% Merlot, 17% Malbec, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon
The Alexander Valley is located north of the town of Healdsburg in Sonoma County. It is one of the warmer AVAs in the region making it the perfect spot for red Bordeaux grapes. The fruit for our 2022 Merlot comes from the Michalek Ranch, Upper Hocking Ranch, Sebastiani Town Blocks, and Maacama Ranch vineyards.