Emmolo Merlot 750ml

About the Producer: Emmolo Wine Company

Emmolo Wine Company is a Napa Valley wine producer, specializing primarily in two wines - Sauvignon Blanc and Merlot. The brand was founded by Sherrill Emmolo in 1994, although the Rutherford property has been family owned since 1920. The property is now managed by Emmolo's daughter Jenny Wagner and is part of the Wagner family of winemakers, which includes the famous Caymus wineries Vineyards, Mer Soleil, Red Schooner and Conundrum. Emmolo produces wines from the fruits grown on the property. in the family's original winery, which was built in 1934. Sauvignon Blanc is grown on the River Ranch Estate in Rutherford and the Oak Noll Estate. The vines in these plots have a trellis structure that allows maximum sunlight to reach the grapes and, at harvest time, the fruits are harvested over several weeks, depending on maturity. In the winery, the grapes are lightly pressed and fermented in stainless steel, being later aged in stainless steel in French oak barrels. Depending on the vintage, Emmolo can produce its Merlot from fruits grown at Oak Knoll Vineyard, or from vineyard fruits at other AVAs in Napa Valley, including Carneros and Atlas Peak. This wine typically ages 19 months in 100% French oak barrels.