2022 Cakebread Cellars Merlot, Napa Valley, USA XXI-July-2026 striking a natural balance between

striking a natural balance between tart stone fruit

The nose is complex and retains an intense fruitiness with notes of chocolate

beautifully balanced finish that pulls your hand magnetically back to the glass

which create an impressive opening

fresh and balanced with a subtly bitter finish that is very typical of the variety

2022 Cakebread Cellars Merlot, Napa Valley, USA XXI-July-2026 striking a natural balance betweenOur Napa Valley Merlot displays deep aromas of blackberry and black cherry with a background of crushed stone and violet. Concentrated flavors of fresh blackberry and black plum are balanced by fine tannins and fresh acidity. A lingering rich black cherry finish with a note of minerality rounds out this complex and elegant Merlot.