McIntyre Vineyards - Merlot 'Kimberly Vineyard' 2017 (750ml)

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Producer	McIntyre Vineyards
Country	USA
Region	California
Subregion	Arroyo Seco, Monterey
Varietal	Merlot
Vintage	2017
Sku	82472
Size	750ml

 

Steve McIntyre, Proprietor

Having planted more than 20% of the entire AVA, farmed nearly a third of its vineyards and vinified hundreds of wines from its grapes, Steve McIntyre understands what makes the Santa Lucia Highlands so unique.

With degrees in viticulture and enology and a history in SLH that stretches nearly four decades, Steve has a unique perspective on the terroir and wines of this great appellation.

Kimberly Vineyard- Arroyo Seco
Named after Steve’s wife Kimberly, this 81-acre Merlot vineyard is located near the confluence of the Arroyo Seco and Salinas Rivers on an alluvial fan at the foot of the Santa Lucia Mountains. The vineyard is situated just beyond the intense Salinas Valley winds, creating a micro climate much warmer than the surrounding terrain.

Steve McIntyre's Tasting Notes

Our 2017 Kimberly Vineyard Merlot is the epitome of Goldilocks-climate Merlot. It marries the lavish, ripe fruit of a warm site with the elegance and structure of a cool locale. As in previous years, the dominant character traits include blackberry, anise, cassis and dried currants. Below that is a bed of juicy black fruit and supple, silky tannins. While it drinks well now, this Merlot will continue to evolve and improve over the next decade.