The California Wine Tasting Notes
WHITEHALL LANE
WHITEHALL LANE, RUTHERFORD, NAPA VALLEY, SAUVIGNON BLANC 2017
Composition
84% Sauvignon Blanc, 16% Semillon
Tasting Notes
On the nose, it evokes Bartlett pears, fresh yellow peaches, pineapple guava (feijoia), honeysuckle, lemon curd, grapefruit zest, and a touch of spiced apples. ough crisp up front, the mid-palate o‑ers a medium-bodied texture. Its flavors include fresh honeydew melon, yellow nectarines, Golden Delicious apples, toasted walnuts, baked apple pie, and fresh croissant. The finish has beautiful length with fresh acidity and subtle toasty notes.
WHITEHALL LANE, NAPA VALLEY, CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2018
Composition
98% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Petit Verdot
Tasting Notes
On the nose, this wine offers fresh blueberries, blackberry pie, huckleberry jam, black cherry cola, baking spices, black olives, cedar, and a touch of graphite. The palate offers smooth and velvety tannins, blackberry coulis, dried black cherries, blueberry compote, dark chocolate, toasted walnuts, croissants, and a touch of vanillin with a big finish that lingers.
WHITEHALL LANE, NAPA VALLEY, MERLOT 2018
Composition
79% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Malbec, 2% Petit Verdot
Tasting Notes
This Merlot offers black cherries, brambly red fruit, pomegranates, red currants, cinnamon, and layers of graphite and licorice. On the palate, this Merlot has fine, firm tannins alongside mixed berry tart, wild strawberries, dark cranberries, rhubarb, toasted walnuts, chocolate-covered cherries, and toasted brioche. It is supple in texture and shows attractive depth on the finish.