The 2019 Merus opens with deep aromas of cassis and blackberry, with layers of vanilla bean, cedar, graphite and a subtle minerality. Full bodied on the palate with plush, velvety tannins and signature flavors of saturated black fruits. A fine grain oak texture lingers on the smooth finish. A wine of great structure and power, it will continue to develop further complexity with bottle age and show best over the next 15-25 years.

The deep red-purple color gives the hint of what follows in the nose and mouth. Aromas of black plums, black currants, sweet aromatic herbs, talcum powder, and tar combine to produce a bouquet that is so evocative of the Coombsville area in late fall. It enters the palate with a thick and sweet sensation, flows evenly to all corners of the mouth, and then tapers to a clean and polished finish. This is a classic beauty of a wine.

The 2018 Merus is a dark and powerful wine. Aromas of cassis and blackberry fill the nose, with undertones of vanilla bean, cedar and graphite. A full body and plush velvety tannins fill the mouth with deep flavors of saturated black fruits. Hints of vanilla and a fine grain oak texture from the 100% new French oak aging linger on the finish. Decant for one hour for maximum enjoyment.

The 2022 Merus is a tribute to its long-standing reputation of superior quality and artistry. On the nose, aromas of cinnamon, cloves, tobacco, cherry, cocoa powder, and raspberry create intrigue. The palate offers a distinct mouthfeel offered by only the most exquisite Cabernets: bold, refined tannins with a smooth, velvety texture, and seemingly endless layers of complexity. This wine is suited for decadent meals such as grilled Wagyu steak, duck breast with plum sauce, or pappardelle with wild boar ragu. Decant this wine in its youth, or cell for 10-15 years.

The 2021 Merus is the benchmark for Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. It is bold, brooding, and defined by its mouth-coating texture. Aromas and flavors evolve with each sip - caramel, cherry, blueberry, and blackberry, with notes of cinnamon and fig. A wine of great structure and power, it will continue to develop further complexity with bottle age and show best over the next 15-25 years.

This 2014 bottling boasts deep, dark fruit aromas. A hint of something cool and distant, akin to marine air, opens up to reveal classic black currant and berry syrup aromas. The aromas carry through onto the silky and rich palate, which fills every corner of your mouth. The tannin, acid, and alcohol are in such balance that wine feels sweet, though it is bone dry. The 100% new oak provides structure and subtle vanilla hints on the finish. Decant for at least one hour in advance for maximum enjoyment.

This 2014 bottling boasts deep, dark fruit aromas. A hint of something cool and distant, akin to marine air, opens up to reveal classic black currant and berry syrup aromas. The aromas carry through onto the silky and rich palate, which fills every corner of your mouth. the tannin, acid, and alcohol are in such balance that wine feels sweet, though it is bone dry. The 100% new oak provides structure and subtle vanilla hints on the finish. Decant for at least one hour in advance for maximum enjoyment.

Handmade Coombsville Cab in every sense of the word. Showcases notes of chocolate, blueberry pie, jammed red fruits, and black currant. It boasts a powerful upfront mouth feel with sweet oak barrel spices and a silky, rounded finish.

The 2015 Merus is a singularly delicious bottle of wine. Deep dark fruit aromas lure you into the glass. There's a hint of something akin to dark chocolate and cocoa before it opens up to reveal classic black currant and berry syrup aromas. The tannin, acid, and alcohol are in such balance that wine feels sweet, though it is bone dry. A hint of vanilla imparted by the French oak aging lingers on the finish. Decant for one hour to bring forth maximum aromatics and complexity.

So delicious aromatically, so dense and insanely opaque with opulently deep violet hues matching impressively with dark blue and blackberries alongside fresh-turned earth and minerals, dark soils and tobacco leaf, fresh ground Turkish Coffee and dusty Cocoa ending with subtle notes of Vanilla and Cedar.