Ken Deis Napa Valley Merlot 2019
About the wine
This single-vineyard Merlot is a smooth masterpiece from a legendary Napa winemaker
- Ken's luxurious Napa Valley Merlot is a lavish red layered with generous flavors of juicy cherries and raspberries, all refined with a heavenly smoothness and a finish that lingers on and on.
- For his latest vintage of this classic Angel-favorite red, this legendary Napa winemaker used your support to source from a single premium vineyard, then gave the juice from the perfectly ripened grapes a little extra time on the skins during the winemaking to bring you the most elegant, balanced flavors possible.
- Ken’s been making top-shelf Napa reds for decades (he’s even considered one of the founding fathers of Napa Cab), and he's one of the first winemakers Angels ever funded. He’s made this Merlot for you from the very beginning – now’s your chance to indulge in the latest vintage of a true Angel-funded classic!
Best before
This wine should age gracefully for 3-5 years or longer.
Serving advice
A wine this young should be allowed to breathe prior to drinking. Decanting is recommended.
Food match
This wine would be best with grilled meats and chicken, spicy foods and hearty dishes.
Contains sulphites
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.
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