2019 El Tiburon Mendocino, California Merlot

They are free thinkers who value the land around them, the people in their community and their independent lifestyle, forged in part from Mendocino’s locale — in northern California, far from any large population center.

The wines of Mendocino are cherished for their balance, crafted from grapes grown in vineyards planted in unspoiled land. This is of the “greenest” areas of the United States. Given the individuality of 11 diverse sub-appellations, vintners have the tools to create cuvees that are individual, unique and expressive.

Winemaking has a long history in Mendocino County, dating back to when the first Italian immigrants settled the green hillsides. Today, 108 local estates continue the tradition, and more than a hundred additional wineries make Mendocino wine outside the county. El Tiburon Cellars’ 2019 Merlot is a wine that’s balanced, chewy and an absolutely delicious expression of Mendocino craftsmanship.