Mira Merlot Hyde Vineyard 2015 3L

Mira Merlot Hyde Vineyard 2015 3L

A nose characterized by its terroir: gravel, rocks, earth, dirt that lead to flavors of dark chocolate, tobacco and fruit. The finish is characterized by its medium structure, echoes of berries and semblances of charred meat. A very youthful wine that promises years of aging.

96 Points - Sunset International Wine Competition - "Oaky black fruit and fig. Lush"

92 Points - Wine Spectator - "Refined and focused, with a minerally saline hint to the dried red berry and cherry flavors that are full of ripe tannins and acidity. Ends with savory and black olive notes on the finish. Drink now through 2025. 330 cases made. — KM"

91 Points - Wine Enthusiast - "From the great Carneros site is this substantially concentrated and powerful wine, given extended time in bottle. Bright red fruit, oak, cedar and dried herb dot a landscape of enduring structure and earthiness, with black pepper and clove accents on the finish. —V.B."

90 Points - James Suckling - "A full-bodied merlot with aromas of black fruit, tar, tobacco leaves, cedar and baking spices. Firm tannins and chewy texture. Plenty of wood and rich bramble notes. Drink or hold."



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Wine Profile
Production
300 Cases
Wine Specs
Vintage
2015
Varietal
Merlot
Appellation
Napa Valley
Bottling Date
August 2016
Alcohol %
15.0
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Dark fruit, chocolate and cedar
Vineyard Notes
Recently identified by the Wall Street Journal as one of “the five California vineyards you need to know,” Hyde Vineyard is the superstar of the Los Carneros region of Napa Valley. Larry Hyde began planting in what would become Hyde Vineyard in 1979. Recognizing the ideal conditions of East facing slopes, sun exposure and coastal influence, his experiments with vine row orientation, rootstock and clonal selection has resulted in a vineyard able to produce some of the finest Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes, while also producing stellar Syrah and other less common Napa Valley varieties. Recognized as “The Wise Man of Carneros” by Wine Spectator, it is no wonder grapes from this vineyard are so strongly sought after and Mira is proud to produce more varietals from Hyde Vineyard than any other producer.
Vintage Notes
Vintage 2014 is best remembered as the year of the big, Napa centered earthquake. This occurred in August, at a time most wineries are preparing to receive fruit if they haven’t already done so. Though wineries were impacted, the vineyards themselves suffered no damage. The months leading to harvest showed a drought tendency, with the 2013/14 season being one of the driest on record. Though rainfall was about half of normal, we received quite a bit of rain in February and March, enough to hold us over for the rest of the season. The warm Spring and dry summer resulted in smaller grapes, which typically means a higher degree in flavor concentration. Nature gave us an unexpected bounty in 2014, however another excellent vintage.
Winemaker's Notes
Four day cold maceration followed by 15 days of fermentation. Daily pumpovers during active fermentation at 88°F. 27 days total vat time followed by malolactic fermentation in barrel. Aged for 18 months in 100% French oak barrels (50% new).
Production
300 Cases
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