Winery Double EagleMerlot
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The Merlot of the Winery Double Eagle is in the top 0 of wines of Napa Valley.
Details and technical informations about Winery Double Eagle's Merlot.
Discover the grape variety: Ugni blanc et rose
Light, simple whites or rosés with a pale robe, a lively palate and preserved acidity, showing understated aromas of white flowers, white fruits (apple) and neutral notes. Now virtually absent from commercial cultivation, preserved for its heritage value in varietal collections of the Charentes. The pink-skinned mutation of Ugni Blanc, a rare French variety studied for its genetic interest among ancient Charentes varieties.
Informations about the Winery Double Eagle
The Winery Double Eagle is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 9 wines for sale in the of Napa Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Napa Valley
Absolute reference for American Cabernet Sauvignon: powerful, opulent reds with ripe aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, chocolate and cedar, velvety tannins and a silky finish, long ageing. Also round Merlot, rich buttery Chardonnay, fruity Sauvignon Blanc, spicy Zinfandel. Narrow Californian valley between the Mayacamas and Vaca Mountains, tempered by San Pablo Bay fog, 17 sub-AVAs (Oakville, Rutherford, Stags Leap, Howell Mountain). Cradle of icons Opus One, Screaming Eagle, Caymus.
The wine region of California
Powerful, sunny reds: dense Napa Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, chocolate, tobacco, ample tannins), spicy, jammy Zinfandel from the Sierra Foothills, silky red-fruited Pinot Noir on the cool coast (Sonoma, Russian River, Central Coast). Opulent, buttery Chardonnay, notes of yellow fruit and vanilla. Varied climate, from the hot interior to the Pacific-cooled coast. 80% of US production, 139 AVAs including Napa (1st AVA, 1981).
The word of the wine: Vine
Climbing shrubs with woody stems called shoots that produce grapes in clusters.
