2021 Merus Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

Born in a Napa garage and perfected in a hidden canyon, Merus has pursued exceptional wine with fearless precision since 1998.

2021 Merus Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

Born in a Napa garage and perfected in a hidden canyon, Merus has pursued exceptional wine with fearless precision since 1998.

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2021 One of Napa’s Finest Vintages of the Century ~ The Wine Independent
"A Deep Purple-Hued, Ripe, Sexy 2021" ~ 97 Jeb Dunnuck
"Grapes Yield a Yummy and Polished Wine That’s a Treat" ~96 James Suckling
Sourced from Hand-Picked Fruit From Tirny Parcels
"Mouthwatering Finish That Bodes Well for the Cellar" ~94 Robert Parker
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2021 Merus Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

$225

$148.98

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You save $76.02

About The Wine

Born in a Napa garage and perfected in a hidden canyon, Merus has pursued exceptional wine with fearless precision since 1998. What began as a two-car “garage wine” quickly earned cult status for its intensity and elegance.

Beginning with its 1998 garage-rooted first vintage, Merus has sourced its fruit primarily from Coombsville and insisted on strict grower standards and small-lot crafting.

After William Foley acquired the brand in 2007, Merus found its home in a restored “ghost winery” on Napa’s east side — complete with 7,000 square feet of caves dedicated to small-lot perfection.

Working with top Napa growers, Merus hand-picks fruit from tiny parcels and ferments each lot separately, crafting only the most powerful, balanced blends. Less than half makes it into the final bottle — the rest doesn’t qualify.

Merus is Napa craftsmanship at its most obsessive and precise.

The Wine Independent described 2021 as a dream vintage in Napa Valley. Following an exceptionally dry winter, small berries and low yields produced wines of striking concentration, ripe tannins, and purity. A steady, sun-filled summer allowed perfect ripening, making 2021 one of Napa’s finest vintages of the century.

The 2021 Merus sets the standard for modern Napa Cabernet — bold, brooding, and beautifully structured. Concentrated yet graceful, it’s a wine built for the long game — powerful now, but destined to evolve over the next 15 to 25 years into something even more profound.

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At A Glance

Varietal:: Cabernet Sauvignon
Region:: Napa Valley
Sub-Appellation:: Coombsville
Alcohol:: 14.5%
Size:: 750ml

TASTING NOTES

What's in the Glass

PAIRS WITH: Beef · Venison · Cheese

Mouthfeel & Acidity

Light Body Full Body

Low Acidity High Acidity

Soft Tannins Firm Tannins

Dry Sweet

Blend: 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot

Its rich, mouth-coating texture reveals layers that unfold with every swirl: caramel, cherry, blueberry, and blackberry, laced with hints of cinnamon and fig.

CRITIC REVIEWS

What the Critics Said

Beautiful plum and blue fruits, sappy herbs, violets, and sandalwood notes all emerge from Merus's 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon, a deep purple-hued, ripe, sexy 2021. Despite all its upfront baby fat, it has a rock-solid underlying structure and is going to benefit from 2-4 years of bottle age and should be long-lived. ~ 97 Jeb Dunnuck
This blend of mountain-grown and Coombsville district grapes yields a yummy, dark, and polished wine that’s a treat to drink now and will live long as well. With a deep, dark color, potent blackcurrant, blueberry, and cocoa aromas, and firm tannins, this is a great combo of power and polish. Best after 2028. ~ 96 James Suckling
The 2021 Merus is a blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot, aged for 24 months in 100% new French oak. This is a classic expression of Cabernet from Napa, polished and full-bodied, with a plush, silky texture and velvety yet firm tannins. Core aromas and flavors of blackberry and cherry are beautifully interwoven with fragrant dusty violets, lightly toasted cedarwood, green tobacco, dried sage, and a lingering thread of graphite on the finish. Incredibly attractive and appealing, this wine showcases youthful exuberance with the structure and poise to cellar gracefully for another decade or more. A fantastic effort from this vintage. ~ 96 Decanter
The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon is a blend of purchased fruit from Coombsville, Mt. Veeder, Spring Mountain, and Yountville. Composed of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot and aged in 100% new French oak for 25 to 26 months, it bursts with ebullient scents of vanilla and cassis. It's full-bodied and firmly structured, framed by firm tannins and has a long, mouthwatering finish that bodes well for the cellar. ~ 94 Robert Parker
Juicy and full-bodied, with dark plum and blackberry compote notes scored with black licorice and singed alder and backed by the ganache-accented finish. A pretty violet detail hangs in the background. Drink now through 2038. ~ 93 Wine Spectator
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THE PRODUCER

Merus Winery

Merus Winery crafts ultra-limited, high-end Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon from premium vineyards in Coombsville and St. Helena. Founded in a garage in 1998, the brand today operates from a historic estate with barrel caves and offers a reservation-only tasting experience. Focusing on purity, small-lot fermentation, and 100% new French oak, Merus delivers intense, elegant wines built for aging and refinement.