Ken Deis Napa Valley Merlot 2017
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by Ken Deis
About this rating
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Vintage
% Would Buy It Again
92% of 508
86% of 3,389
83% of 5,269
88% of 2,232
89% of 1,203
Smooth, top-shelf Merlot from your Napa champion
Ken's ripe and rustic Napa Valley Merlot is back and more velvety than ever! It's layered with flavors like red cherries and jammy berries, with a long, smooth finish.
Ken combed the Napa Valley to find the perfect fruit for this Napa staple, cold-soaking grapes before fermentation and giving them extra time on the skins afterward for elegant, balanced flavor.
Not only is this man a Napa legend (with 40 years+ of experience in the region!), he's one of your very first winemakers. Ken's made you Merlot since the beginning - don't miss your iconic Angel treat!
Last year's vintage took a Silver at the 2018 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. You can expect those same award-winning flavors this year!
Aging advice
Ready to be enjoyed with proper decanting, can age for 3-5 years or more if stored properly.
Serving advice
A young red wine should always be allowed to breathe prior to drinking, decant for an hour or two.
Local food match
Red meats especially lamb or beef, roast or grilled chicken, hearty dishes and spicy foods.
