Description

M By Merus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

From the start Merus proved that grand architecture or expensive tools were less crucial to fine winemaking than passion and dedication. The passion and dedication remain, but now we’re supported by facilities entirely geared to production of singularly outstanding wine.

Merus began as the quintessential “garage wine,” founded in a two-car garage in the town of Napa. The wine won international renown starting with its first vintage in 1998, but the garage imposed serious limitations.

When William Foley purchased Merus at the end of 2007, one of his first goals was to find a Napa Valley winery site worthy of the brand. A few months later he acquired a historic ranch tucked into a canyon on the east side of the valley. One of Napa Valley’s fabled “ghost wineries,” it had been abandoned in the wake of Prohibition and only recently brought back to life.

Now the fully updated winery includes custom-made winemaking equipment and 7,000 square feet of caves for barrel storage. Because our production is so restricted, the winery and the Merus Guest Experience are open to guests by reservation only. No walk-ins are permitted.

Tasting Notes

M By Merus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon shows a deep, inky garnet to purple-black color in the glass that hints at its concentration and structure. On the nose, rich aromas of cinnamon and cloves mingle with tobacco leaf, black cherry, raspberry, and hints of cocoa powder, giving a warm, spicy and layered bouquet that speaks to cool hillside fruit and careful oak aging. The palate is plush and mouth-filling, with bold yet refined tannins framing vibrant layers of ripe dark fruit, think blackberry, dark chocolate, and subtle savory spice, all wrapped in a smooth, velvety texture. Finally, the finish is long and composed, carrying the wine’s fruit and spiced complexity through to a polished, lingering close that reflects both power and elegance.

M By Merus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Notes To Your Senses:

• APPEARANCE: Deep, inky garnet to purple-black
• AROMA: Rich aromas of cinnamon and cloves mingle with tobacco leaf, black cherry, raspberry, and hints of cocoa powder, giving a warm, spicy and layered bouquet that speaks to cool hillside fruit and careful oak aging
• TASTE: plush and mouth-filling, with bold yet refined tannins framing vibrant layers of ripe dark fruit, think blackberry, dark chocolate, and subtle savory spice, all wrapped in a smooth, velvety texture
• FINISH: Long and composed, carrying the wine’s fruit and spiced complexity through to a polished, lingering close that reflects both power and elegance
• ABV: 14.9%