Torcia Red Wine 2019
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This red wine has an intense and vibrant purple hue with notes of anise, Luxardo cherries, fresh lavender and other floral notes. Savory flavors mingle with hints of graphite, dried fig and candied plums. Youthful tannins dance on the palate giving lively, electric texture perfect for drinking now or for aging.
Blend: 55% Merlot, 19% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Petite Sirah
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Months in French and American oak, this blend of 55% Merlot, 19% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 16% Petite Sirah with some Malbec and Petit Verdot had us at first sip; by the second, third, and fourth, we were mesmerized. Mouth-filling notes of cin- namon, black cherry, red-tea tannins, and white pepper converge in a juicy, plush body. Dusty cocoa comes in on the mid-palate with mountain brush, peony, cardamom, coriander, slate, and a hint of ginger root.
Undoubtedly proving its merit over and over, Napa Valley is a now a leading force in the world of prestigious red wine regions. Though Cabernet Sauvignon dominates Napa Valley, other red varieties certainly thrive here. Important but often overlooked include Merlot and other Bordeaux varieties well-regarded on their own as well as for their blending capacities. Very old vine Zinfandel represents an important historical stronghold for the region and Pinot noir is produced in the cooler southern parts, close to the San Pablo Bay.
Perfectly situated running north to south, the valley acts as a corridor, pulling cool, moist air up from the San Pablo Bay in the evenings during the hot days of the growing season, which leads to even and slow grape ripening. Furthermore the valley claims over 100 soil variations including layers of volcanic, gravel, sand and silt—a combination excellent for world-class red wine production.