Capture - Merlot 2021 (750ml) Coal River Valey

Capture - Merlot 2021 (750ml) Coal River ValeyP I N E M O U N T A I N C L O V E R D A L E P E A K M E R L O T 2 0 2 1 P I N E M O U N T A I N V I N EY A R D Captres Pine Mountain vineyard straddles the peak, a jaw dropping 3,000 feet above sea level. The unforgiving mountaintop is dry with fine volcanic gravel and rocky patches offering no traction for anything but the hardiest grapevines. The clusters that survive here are few, small, and sparsely fruited giving every tiny, thick skinned berry

and clove that greet you upon opening a bottle of this exceptional Zinfandel

DENSITY OF IMPLANTATION

The vibrancy is persistent even on night two of enjoyment

The wine is round in texture and filled with delicious ripe black and red fruits

the reality today is that the top estates are making such a strict selection that their second wines are unquestionably equivalent to the grand vins of a few decades ago

with the fruit driving through

welcoming acidity to a long fruity finish framed by soft whispers of tannin and hints of graham cracker pie crust

The finish is full of lemony and creamy yeastiness

The 2022 MR de Compostella is a barrel selection from all five varieties

Hollis is the second label to Stewart Cellars and is perfect for Cabernet bargain shoppers

2024 VINTAGE: The 2024 growing season in Provence was marked by an exceptionally warm and dry spring

elegant structure