GRGICH HILLS ESTATE GROWN MERLOT 2018 Vermentino named after the historical coal

named after the historical coal mining operations that once supported pioneering settlers traversing the nearby mountain ranges

and lightly toasted nougat

almost chalky finish and a pronounced mineral salinity that sets it apart from fruit-forward Chardonnay

lively acids and a chalky finish

produces Mathilde Cassis without stabilizers or preservatives

GRGICH HILLS ESTATE GROWN MERLOT 2018 Vermentino named after the historical coalPlum and black cherry lead, threaded with cocoa, dried herbs, and a soft cedar note that lingers through a round, medium length finish. Those flavors trace back to Grgich Hills' estate vineyards in the cooler southern Napa Valley, where marine air off San Francisco Bay moderates temperatures and slows ripening, building structure without excessive weight. Mike Grgich, who rose to fame after his 1973 Chardonnay won the 1976 Paris Tasting, founded the