Lewis Cellars Reserve Merlot 1995

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Lewis Cellars Reserve Merlot 1995 Front Label
Lewis Cellars Reserve Merlot 1995 Front Label

Product Details


Varietal

Region

Producer

Vintage
1995

Size
750ML

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Winemaker Notes

When asked to describe our Reserve Merlot as briefly as possible our response is "velvet hammer." Supple and velvety rich on the palate, layered with dark ripe fruit, the wine finishes polished and round.

Professional Ratings

  • 92
    Firm, rich and chewy, with a complex, mature range of Merlot flavors, it's built like a sturdy Cabernet. Hints of dried currant, anise, cedar and stewed plum end with a taste of fresh earth, and while the wine is concentrated and tannic, the tannins smooth out on the finish.
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In 1992 Debbie and Randy Lewis established a small family winery in Napa Valley and were later joined by their son Dennis in 1999. Total production is approximately 9,000 cases annually of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.

They are literally hands-on in every aspect of vineyard management, winemaking, sales and distribution, and they thrive on this challenge and the relationships they ultivate in the process. It is their continuing goal to create world-class wines.

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As Napa Valley’s third most planted grape, Napa Valley Merlot shows time and time again its potential to produce exceptional results. Napa’s vaunted combination of climate, soil and the human factor of winemaking expertise lead to big, ripe, cellar-worthy and world-class versions.

Whether made by itself in single varietal bottlings or as an important role in Bordeaux Blends, Merlot continues a prominent role in this famous region. While Cabernet typically takes the lead role, Merlot’s contribution—even at 10% to 20% or so—is significant indeed. Often described as “the flesh on Cabernet’s bones,” Merlot lends a soft, round and plush character that beautifully complements Cabernet’s linear, full-throttle structure. Its flavors of plums plus subtle herbs and mint also dovetail nicely with Cabernet’s blackberry and cassis.

KBRLEWISRSV_1995 Item# 117876

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