Ken Deis Napa Valley Merlot 2017
About the wine
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!
Best before
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.
Food match
Red meats especially lamb or beef, roast or grilled chicken, hearty dishes and spicy foods.
Contains sulphites
Always check the label
USA
Napa Valley
Merlot
Smooth Red
14.5% ABV
750ml
Vegetarian
Wine profile
Meet the winemaker - Ken Deis
Years Angel-funded: 2012-2022
- Ken has more 90+ scores from Parker, Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast than he can name – there's just too many to count. He's the man behind Napa's greatest hits.
- He'd spent decades working in some of Napa's most prestigious wineries including Joseph Phelps, Flora Springs, and Heitz before becoming Naked's first Napa winemaker. What a LEGEND he's been for you!
- Ken has devoted a lifetime to perfecting his craft, and his wines are the proof. When Ken crafts Cabernet, he delivers. When Ken hankers for Merlot, he nails it. Whatever he sets out to do, you can trust it's flawless.
Ratings
64,167
Followers
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