2012 Matthiasson Red Hen Vineyard Merlot, Napa Valley, USA Ferrando before bottling in May 2021

before bottling in May 2021

14 year old vines

The chardonnay for “Arpège” comes from Vertus

energized Aligote from one of the pioneers of the natural wine scene in Burgundy

2012 Matthiasson Red Hen Vineyard Merlot, Napa Valley, USA Ferrando before bottling in May 2021From the cool, breezy southern Napa flats, Red Hens gravelly alluvial soils give Merlot that is ripe but finely etched. The fruit was picked on the earlier side and fermented with native yeasts in small tanks, mostly destemmed, with gentle daily pump overs to keep the tannins fine. levage was deliberately quiettime in neutral French oak rather than new woodso the vineyard speaks clearly. This wine is offered from a private cellar, Terms and Conditions