2012 Matthiasson Red Hen Vineyard Merlot, Napa Valley, USA Ferrando The chardonnay for “Arpège” comes

The chardonnay for “Arpège” comes from Vertus

Inspired to produce an even fruitier

The grapes are hand-harvested and fermented whole cluster for 15 days in stainless steel tanks

there are four kinds of days: root days

2012 Matthiasson Red Hen Vineyard Merlot, Napa Valley, USA Ferrando The chardonnay for “Arpège” comesFrom the cool, breezy southern Napa flats, Red Hens gravelly alluvial soils give Merlot that is ripe but finely etched. The fruit was picked on the earlier side and fermented with native yeasts in small tanks, mostly destemmed, with gentle daily pump overs to keep the tannins fine. levage was deliberately quiettime in neutral French oak rather than new woodso the vineyard speaks clearly. This wine is offered from a private cellar, Terms and Conditions