Merlot is the royal varietal of this region and the most widely planted which gives the powerful structure to our wines
This wine is one of very few Rioja wines to blend Cabernet Sauvignon with Tempranillo
and including vineyards near Hermon
which is derived from the pinot noir vine by a short fermentation
Adaptation Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 1500ml Saint-Romain Merlot is the royal varietalComing mostly from the Oso Vineyard in Pope Valley, but with fruit from sites throughout the Valley, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, and 2% Petite Sirah that spent 18 months all in French oak. Red and black fruits, spicy herbs, chocolate, and hints of leather all shine here, and it's medium to full bodied, with a round, layered mouthfeel, some classic 2019 opulence, and velvety tannins. A terrific value, it will