Tessier Zayante Vineyard Merlot, Santa Cruz Mountains, California 2021
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DECANT Napa - 2999 Solano, Napa, CA
2999 Solano Avenue
Ste A
Napa CA 94558
United States
Tessier Winery, run by winemaker Kristie Tacey, is known for crafting low-intervention, terroir-driven wines. The Zayante Vineyard, farmed by Prudy Foxx, is located in the Santa Cruz Mountains AVA and is managed sustainably to highlight the unique mountainous terroir of the region.
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Winemaker: Kristie Tacey
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Farming: Sustainably farmed by Prudy Foxx
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Variety: 100% Merlot
- Terroir: Grown in the Zayante Vineyard, which benefits from a mix of mountain influences and coastal fog, adding complexity and balance to the fruit
- Vinification: The fruit is handpicked, 84% de-stemmed, with 16% whole cluster fermentation using native yeast. The wine is aged for 19 months in neutral French oak and is bottled unfined and unfiltered
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Aging: 19 months in neutral French oak
- Tasting Note: Dark ruby color with aromas of black currant and green peppercorn. On the palate, flavors of mulberry, earth, and mocha emerge, balanced by medium body and grippy tannins
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Scores: 91 points (Wine Enthusiast)
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Pairing Suggestions:
- Grilled meats
- Mushroom risotto
- Aged cheddar
Tessier Winery, run by winemaker Kristie Tacey, is known for crafting low-intervention, terroir-driven wines. The Zayante Vineyard, farmed by Prudy Foxx, is located in the Santa Cruz Mountains AVA and is managed sustainably to highlight the unique mountainous terroir of the region.
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Winemaker: Kristie Tacey
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Farming: Sustainably farmed by Prudy Foxx
-
Variety: 100% Merlot
- Terroir: Grown in the Zayante Vineyard, which benefits from a mix of mountain influences and coastal fog, adding complexity and balance to the fruit
- Vinification: The fruit is handpicked, 84% de-stemmed, with 16% whole cluster fermentation using native yeast. The wine is aged for 19 months in neutral French oak and is bottled unfined and unfiltered
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Aging: 19 months in neutral French oak
- Tasting Note: Dark ruby color with aromas of black currant and green peppercorn. On the palate, flavors of mulberry, earth, and mocha emerge, balanced by medium body and grippy tannins
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Scores: 91 points (Wine Enthusiast)
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Pairing Suggestions:
- Grilled meats
- Mushroom risotto
- Aged cheddar
Tessier Winery, run by winemaker Kristie Tacey, is known for crafting low-intervention, terroir-driven wines. The Zayante Vineyard, farmed by Prudy Foxx, is located in the Santa Cruz Mountains AVA and is managed sustainably to highlight the unique mountainous terroir of the region.
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Winemaker: Kristie Tacey
-
Farming: Sustainably farmed by Prudy Foxx
-
Variety: 100% Merlot
- Terroir: Grown in the Zayante Vineyard, which benefits from a mix of mountain influences and coastal fog, adding complexity and balance to the fruit
- Vinification: The fruit is handpicked, 84% de-stemmed, with 16% whole cluster fermentation using native yeast. The wine is aged for 19 months in neutral French oak and is bottled unfined and unfiltered
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Aging: 19 months in neutral French oak
- Tasting Note: Dark ruby color with aromas of black currant and green peppercorn. On the palate, flavors of mulberry, earth, and mocha emerge, balanced by medium body and grippy tannins
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Scores: 91 points (Wine Enthusiast)
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Pairing Suggestions:
- Grilled meats
- Mushroom risotto
- Aged cheddar
Tessier Winery, run by winemaker Kristie Tacey, is known for crafting low-intervention, terroir-driven wines. The Zayante Vineyard, farmed by Prudy Foxx, is located in the Santa Cruz Mountains AVA and is managed sustainably to highlight the unique mountainous terroir of the region.
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Winemaker: Kristie Tacey
-
Farming: Sustainably farmed by Prudy Foxx
-
Variety: 100% Merlot
- Terroir: Grown in the Zayante Vineyard, which benefits from a mix of mountain influences and coastal fog, adding complexity and balance to the fruit
- Vinification: The fruit is handpicked, 84% de-stemmed, with 16% whole cluster fermentation using native yeast. The wine is aged for 19 months in neutral French oak and is bottled unfined and unfiltered
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Aging: 19 months in neutral French oak
- Tasting Note: Dark ruby color with aromas of black currant and green peppercorn. On the palate, flavors of mulberry, earth, and mocha emerge, balanced by medium body and grippy tannins
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Scores: 91 points (Wine Enthusiast)
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Pairing Suggestions:
- Grilled meats
- Mushroom risotto
- Aged cheddar