Nick Goldschmidt - Fidelity 2021 | Monsieur Touton Selection

Tasting notes

Dark-garnet; aromas of black cherry, blueberry, and plums. Shows strawberry and cherry flavors with touches of black pepper and cinnamon. Beautifully structured—the Cabernet and Petit Verdot add a solid backbone to the plumpness of the Merlot. Nicely balanced with soft, velvety tannins in the finish. 76% Merlot, 12% Cabernet, 7% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Malbec

Wine

Another marvelous red from veteran winemaker Nick Goldschmidt. Fidelity is a Bordeaux-styled wine that is rich, smooth, and perfect for casual dining. Fidelity will surprise you with its great taste! Nick Goldschmidt knows all the great spots for growing Cabernet and Merlot in the Alexander Valley. He has farmed The Crazy Creek Estate for over 25 years and just loves the quality of fruit, vintage after vintage. In this blend, Merlot offers a round and silky mouthfeel, Cabernet Sauvignon provides structure, and Petit Verdot gives tannin, color, and flavor. Few winemakers offer such quality for the price.

Estate

The Goldschmidt Vineyard label is a program designed to showcase single vineyard source wines from both the Alexander Valley and Napa Valley Oakville appellations. The goal is to create wines that highlight the distinct characters, benefits and attributes derived from these site-specific harvests. Goldschmidt Vineyards Cabernets are crafted with the best possible resources to achieve exceptional richness, quality and balance – the hallmarks of world-class wines.

Technical data

Varietal: 76% Merlot, 12% Cabernet, 7% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Malbec
Vineyard: Crazy Creek
Yield: 4.1 tons per acre
pH: 3.69
Titratable Acidity: 6.2g/l
Alc %: 14.3
Aging: 12 months
Barrels: 15% new French Oak

USA

California

Sonoma County

Alexander Valley