Merryvale Forward Kidd Napa
Country
USA
bottle size
750 ml
Wine Type
Red Wine
Wine Region
California - Napa valley
Grape Variety
Blended
vintage
2015 [**VINTAGE MAY CHANGE]
Alcohol
14.50%
characteristics
Body
Medium
Medium
Medium
Acidity
High
High
High
Tannin
Medium
Medium
Medium
2015 [**VINTAGE MAY CHANGE]
Product Description
Notes of cherries and plums on the nose with a hint of sage and spices. The
mouth is round with a very balanced sweetness, lush with velvety tannins. The
finish lingers with notes of dark chocolate, barbecue, spice, and ends very round
and broad. The 2015 Forward Kidd Red Wine is a very rich and pleasant wine;
very enjoyable to drink.
wine score
92 points James Suckling
Currant, orange zest, coffee and chocolate on the nose with a hint of dried mushroom. It’s medium-to full-bodied with firm, well integrated tannins. Balanced fruit and savory notes. Drink or hold.
Profile
Grape Blended
47% Petite Sirah, 19% Mouvedre, 17% Syrah, 17% Malbec
Palate
Medium body supports soft tannins and moderate acidity creates a fresh and balanced finish.
Colour
Ruby red
Aroma
Dark cherry, blueberry, raspberry jam, barrel notes of cedar and baking spices.
Palate
Medium body supports soft tannins and moderate acidity creates a fresh and balanced finish.
Wine Pairing
:Beef
:Lamb
:Cured Meat
:Pork
:Barbecue
Product details
Winemaking
Selected from multiple vineyard sites throughout the Napa Valley, the winemaking for this blend starts in the soil. Working closely with small, family owned, vineyards each site and varietal were chosen to create the best balance and expression possible in the final wine. In pursuit of this unique style, the composition will change as we create a blend that is medium bodied and well balanced, and most importantly, exemplifies both region and site. The goal is an appealing, fruit forward and food friendly wine with moderate tannins to be enjoyed upon release. Our fruit was handpicked in the early morning, hand sorted and fermented in small 10 ton batches. We chose to ferment at a cool temperature to get the most from the fruit quality for this wine. Gentle pump-overs were done twice a day to get a very smooth and gentle extraction. Total time in tank was 15 days and the wines were pressed in basket press after that and barreled down. We blended the wine in the spring, six months before bottling.
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