2022 Emmolo Merlot, Napa Valley California

The 2022 Emmolo Merlot is a rich and distinctive expression of Napa Valley Merlot, sourced from vineyards in Napa Valley, including land with generations of Emmolo family history. Emmolo uses longer hang time and crop thinning to encourage full ripeness and concentrated fruit while maintaining freshness and balance. The wine opens with aromas of cocktail cherries, sweet spice, savory bread and newly oiled leather, with pronounced French oak adding further depth.

Smooth and generous on the palate, the wine develops layers of ripe cherry, lush plum, savory spice and hints of jerky, supported by a rich, earthy character. Dusty, powdery tannins give the wine a soft texture, while French oak carries through the palate and lingering finish. Its combination of dark fruit, leather, earth and spice gives this Napa Valley Merlot a particularly savory personality.