Jarvis Cave Fermented Merlot Reserve Napa Valley 750mL

Jarvis Cave Fermented Merlot Reserve Napa Valley
Merlot | 14.6% ABV | 750 mL | Napa Valley, California | Estate-Grown & Cave-Fermented

Process & Profile

Jarvis Cave Fermented Merlot Reserve Napa Valley is an exceptional small-lot Merlot produced entirely from estate-grown fruit and vinified within Jarvis’s remarkable underground winery. Hand-harvested from the steep hillsides of the Jarvis Estate vineyard, the grapes undergo fermentation and aging deep inside the winery’s subterranean caves, where consistent temperature and humidity provide ideal conditions for slow, even development. Aged for over 24 months in 100% new French oak barrels, this Reserve Merlot showcases the plush texture, elegance, and depth that define Jarvis’s signature style.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Aromas of ripe blackberry, plum, violet, and hints of cocoa and spice.

• Palate: Velvety and rich, offering layers of black cherry, espresso, dark chocolate, and a touch of vanilla oak.

• Finish: Long and supple with fine-grained tannins, warm spice, and a lingering note of mocha.

What Makes It Special

• Fermented and aged entirely within Jarvis’s underground cave, providing unparalleled temperature stability.

• Made from 100% estate-grown Merlot, selected from the best hillside blocks of the Napa Valley estate.

• Aged for over 24 months in 100% new French oak, adding texture, structure, and balance.

• Represents the Reserve tier of Jarvis wines, showcasing exceptional vineyard parcels and barrel selection.

• Limited production, released only in vintages that meet the estate’s highest quality standards.

How to Enjoy

Serve at 60–65°F and decant for at least 45 minutes before enjoying to allow the wine to open and display its full aromatic profile. Best served in a Bordeaux glass to emphasize its round body and plush tannins. Pairs beautifully with duck breast, roasted lamb, mushroom risotto, or truffle pasta. With proper cellaring, this Reserve Merlot can evolve gracefully for 15–20 years.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Jarvis Cave Fermented Merlot Reserve Napa Valley?
   It’s a premium estate Merlot, fermented and aged entirely inside Jarvis’s underground cave winery for optimal flavor integration.

2. What is the alcohol content of Jarvis Merlot Reserve?
   It’s bottled at approximately 14.6% ABV.

3. How long is it aged?
   The wine is aged for over 24 months in 100% new French oak barrels.

4. Where is Jarvis Cave Fermented Merlot Reserve produced?
   It’s produced exclusively at Jarvis Estate’s subterranean winery in Napa Valley, California.

5. Where can I buy Jarvis Cave Fermented Merlot Reserve Napa Valley?
   You can purchase it directly from The Barrel Tap, a trusted retailer for fine and collectible Napa Valley wines.