Rated higher than similar wines at this price point
Winery | La Jota |
|---|---|
Grapes | Merlot |
Region | Howell Mountain |
Wine style | Californian Merlot |
Alcohol content | 14.85% |
Allergens | Contains sulfites |
Wine description | Mistake was made at the nursery and the wrong rootstock was sent out. The only way to determine this would be to look at the DNA of the rootstock and see if it matches. The other likely explanation is the volume of the phylloxera insect in the soil is at very low population levels which give the vine enough time to develop back the root-hairs that are being fed upon. This could be a very real possibility as we look at the soil profile. Mostly a very fine volcanic based profile, these soils may be so “light” that the insect cannot stabilize its environment enough to establish a large population |
California Merlots tend to more fruit-forward, with lots of raspberry and blackberry cut with strong mocha and chocolate notes. The tannin tends to be softer in warm climates.
Merlot is known for producing an inky, purple juice that varies hugely in complexity depending on the process used to make it.
Merlot is the most commonly known grape variety in France, and is one of the six permitted grap...
