Switchback Ridge Merlot Napa Valley 2017 Size:750ml This is clearly mountain-grown Chardonnay—almost

This is clearly mountain-grown Chardonnay—almost a category unto itself

and bottled without fining or filtration

The moderate temperatures continued into harvest allowing for full phenolic ripeness to develop and the luxury of picking the grapes when they were mature rather than trying to beat the heat

along with mineral

candle wax

Switchback Ridge Merlot Napa Valley 2017 Size:750ml This is clearly mountain-grown Chardonnay—almostWinemakers Notes: Enticing red fruit bowl aromas of raspberry, red cherry and cassis are graced with just a hint of savory spice. These flavors flood the palate with a rich mouthful of deliciousness that brings on espresso like nuances. The structure and balance resolve in a mouth coating finish that seems to go on forever.