Humanitas 2006 'Sugarloaf Mountain' Napa Merlot

The nose is an earthy, herbal cornucopia – almost a ‘garrique’-like blend of sage, rosemary, thyme,
lavender – and maybe a hint of cinnamon. It opens to a ripe plum jam with a hint of cherry cola…and
maybe a sliver of leather. As the bottle remains open, the layers of flavor are exposed like the soil to
the sun on this hillside vineyard, and each sip evolves in fast-motion to new discoveries. This is not a
wimpy Merlot – this is ‘mountain’ merlot with all the trappings & intensity that Sugarloaf Mountain delivers.

Sugarloaf Mountain is a stunning vineyard located on the hillsides and benchlands hugging the
southeast edge of Napa Valley. The vineyard is laden with rock which harvests the sun’s radiation by
day and releases it by night. This is a superb environment for phenolic ripeness, delivering both power
& complexity in the noble Merlot grape. The wine displays a distinct array of flavors & depth, is
muscular but toned, and has consummate finesse.delivers.

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