Winemaker Notes
Deep crimson red color introduces the 2021 M by MM followed by floral aromas of rose and violet that give way to notes of black cherry, plum, hibiscus, toffee and warm spices. On the palate it is concentrated and dense with flavors of fig, plum compote and brandied cherries balanced by savory-sweet notes of roasted hazelnuts, olive, brown sugar, oak and earth that linger on the satisfying finish. This wine balances structure with finesse which will develop in the cellar for years to come.
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
This offers depth and structure, with a brooding, full-bodied palate of succulent dark fruit that is layered with spices, wet stones, walnuts and iodine. Firm, broad-shouldered and lightly chewy, yet with a velvety feel, leading to a long and persistent finish.
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.