2019 McIntyre Kimberly Merlot
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“Our 2019 Kimberly Vineyard is the epitome of Goldilocks-climate Merlot. It marries the lavish, ripe fruit of a warm site with the elegance and structure of a cool locale. As in previous years, the dominant character traits include blackberry, anise, cassis and dried currants. Below that is a bed of juicy black fruit and supple, silky tannins. While it drinks well now, this Merlot will continue to evolve and improve over the next decade.” (Steve McIntyre)
Wine Specs
Vintage
2019
Varietal
Merlot
Appellation
Arroyo Seco
Vineyard Designation
Kimberly Vineyard, Arroyo Seco
Alcohol %
14.6
Wine Profile
Awards
94 pts. Vinepair (6/24) - This wine comes from McIntyre's Kimberly Vineyard, a unique site in the cool-climate Arroyo Seco sub-AVA of Monterey County. This wine has shone bright for us in past vintages and it continues to impress. It has soft earthy blueberries and soil on the nose with flecks of pepper. The palate is full of plush, fleshy fruit with a great balancing acidity.
Production
300 cases