Nose
On the nose, strawberries, cherries and plum primary fruits, with spicy fruitcake complexity. Notes of violets, earthy, and mocha.
Palate
The palate is vibrant and lively, with chewy tannins and a long finish.
Growing Conditions
Nestled in a northeastern hillside
valley in Napa County, Pope Valley
Winery’s heritage dates back to 1897.
Today our wines are hand crafted in
the original gravity flow winery built
over a century ago.
The Merlot rests on 27 acres of our
60 acre Eakle Estate Ranch. The
terroir being Pleasanton loam with
areas of Bressa-Dibble Complex
giving the vine all the nutrients it
needs to yield exceptional fruit.
