Event

Thirsty Thursday!! Starmont Merlot

Thursday, February 04, 2021

Time: 04:00pm - 08:00pm

Type: Wine Tasting

Location: The Wine Cabinet

Event Free

IN STORE TASTING SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
 OPEN BOTTLE 
STILL AVAILABLE FOR CURBSIDE PICKUP OR DELIVERY!!



(All purchases must be accompanied by a credit card.)


 

85% Merlot, 15% Malbec
“I’m not drinking any beeping Merlot!”

These six famous (P.G. modified) words from the Sideways movie kicked Merlot out of it"s huge popularity in the mid-2000"s. The truth is, it’s really a shame because Merlot is fantastic in so many ways!
It’s a chameleon grape t
hat varies in taste depending on where it’s grown.
And ironically, we find out at the end of the film that Paul Giamatti’s character actually loves Merlot and so should you!


A perfect wine to enjoy with your favorite Superbowl fare!
 

90 Points! The Wine Enthusiast

"Blended with 15% Malbec, this wine is reductive and high toned, with fresh acidity lifting its otherwise intensely built layers of clove, toasted oak, cedar and iron. Red-currant flavor provides a worthwhile contrast and crisp finish."

 Our Thoughts......

This is a blend of wine lots from three top vineyards located in the cooler, southern part of the Napa Valley.
Two are in the Coombsville AVA from sites featuring volcanic soils that bring freshness to the blend with a nice backbone of acidity. The third is from a rocky, hillside vineyard in Atlas Peak.
Surprisingly dark with bright cherry, blueberry and currant aromatics on top of coffee/mocha, toast and cranberry.
The palate is lush and velvety with good weight and soft tannins.
The wine displays great richness, without being heavy or excessive.

 

 Elsewhere at $35.99
Our Regular price $29.99

Special Sale Price  

$22.00 a bottle 

 $108.00 for six. ($18.00)

Can’t make it Thursday?

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703-668-WINE (9463)

 

A bit about Starmont ......

Sitting at the crossroads of Carneros and Napa Valley, Starmont occupies a portion of the historic Stanly Ranch. Established as a wine growing region over 150 years ago, Carneros is world renowned for its Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. With foggy mornings and cool afternoon bay breezes creating the perfect conditions for these varietals, Starmont wines are expressive, food-friendly and distinctly Carneros.
 
The Starmont story began over 25 years ago, starting as an integral part of the Merryvale brand. Led by the Starmont Chardonnay and delivering high quality Carneros and Napa Valley wines at approachable prices, Starmont complemented the more mature Merryvale portfolio. For a decade and a half, these two brands shared space at our venerable St. Helena facility. It was a perfect partnership, but as Starmont grew from a single wine into a full-fledged brand, it became time to move out.
 
Opportunity to find a new home was realized in 2005. Starmont acquired 50 acres of prime Carneros vineyard, a portion of the Stanly Ranch Estate first planted in 1872, and broke ground on the new winery the same year. Honoring the heritage of the vineyard, Starmont has constructed a state-of-the-art “green” winery. Among other steps taken towards sustainability, the Starmont Winery recycles 100% of winery process water, diverts over 98% of waste away from ending up in a landfill and generates enough electricity each day to power over 250 homes. In creating a certified Napa Green Winery, Starmont ensures that the surrounding area will remain pristine for future generations to enjoy.