2018 La Jota Vineyard Co.
W.S. Keyes Vineyard Merlot
Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, CA
$200.00 per bottle / 170.00 club price
At Howell Mountain, the moderate fall weather allowed the grapes to hang for quite a while. Our last fruit was picked on October 29. Upfront, the W.S. Keyes Merlot displays concentrated dark fruit, dark chocolate, herbs, and fresh-pressed coee. e mouthfeel has a powerful weight that is supported by tannin backbone and balanced acidity
Composition
84.5% Merlot, 15.5% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineyard
W.S. Keyes Vineyard
Aging
22 months in French oak (79% new)
Acclaim
99 Points
Lisa Perrotti-Brown
Robert Parker Wine Advocate, January 2021
