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Wine Details
By Encantado
2018 Napa Valley Red Blend
The Wine
Encantado, which means 'charmed' or 'enchanted' in Spanish, reflects the intriguing spirit of this delightful Red Blend. The fruit comprising this bottling was blended from a combination of select blocks across the Napa Valley to create a lusciously balanced wine that reflects the multifaceted beauty of the Napa Valley.
The Winemaking
The fruit for this wine was harvested at night by hand at an optimal level of ripeness. Fermentation took place over ten days at a high temperature to ensure maximum extraction was achieved before the wine was sent to French oak barrels via free run. The wine was aged in barrel for a total of 18 months before bottling.
The Taste Profile
Deep garnet in color, this wine reveals an exceptional array of aromas, from caramelized sugar and strawberry jam to crushed age. This luscious wine is sweet and full on the entry with fresh fruit flavors of cranberry and ripe strawberry, intertwined with hints of cream pie that continue through the long finish, supported by dusty tannins, integrated oak, and mouthwatering acidity.
Wine Details
Varietal Composition: 95% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Malbec
Barrel Aging: 18 months in French oak
Alcohol: 15.50%
[Information provided by Crimson Wine Group]
Region:
North Coast
Vintage:
2018
Grape:
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec
Country:
United States
Unit Size:
750.00 ML
Alcohol Percentage:
15.50
Appellation:
Napa Valley