2019 The Rescuer Merlot Blend

Named after Reason P. Tucker, one of the founding fathers of Napa Valley who lead the efforts to rescuer the survivors of the ill fated Donner Party. He built the farmhouse in 1859 on what is now Canard Vineyard. We pay homage to Pomerol where our winemaker learned his craft with this Merlot driven proprietary blend. It shows star anise, crushed clove, dried sage and black cherry on the nose. Ultra fat mid palate yields to a silky smooth finish of cinnamon toast, fresh blueberries and toffee that lingers on the palate. Aged in French oak to create a long- term, age-worthy blend. This wine will cellar very well for 15+ years.