Dry Creek Vineyard SeaQuelle Meritage 2021 750ml

Winemaker Notes:

SeaQuelle is the newest chapter in our Bordeaux-inspired story — a Right Bank-style Meritage that places Merlot at center stage. Crafted from all five noble Bordeaux varieties, this wine is a refined counterpart to our Cabernet Sauvignon-based blend, The Mariner. SeaQuelle reflects our continued innovation with Bordeaux grapes and the exceptional quality Merlot can achieve in Dry Creek Valley. Its name is both a nod to our nautical roots and a tribute to the next generation’s vision for the future of our Bordeaux program. SeaQuelle embodies the evolution of the art of blending spanning over five decades at our family winery. Aromas of berry pie, cranberry sauce, black tea, violet, chocolate ganache and damp earth rise from the glass. The palate opens with blackberry, boysenberry and spiced plum, leading to layers of black cherry, clove, cocoa powder and graphite. Touches of fine leather and cinnamon add depth, carrying through to a long finish. The mouthfeel is soft at the mid-palate, and well-structured with fine, supple tannins.