Print Merlot |
 2005 Merlot |
 2004 Merlot |
Print Merlot |
2005 Merlot |
2004 Merlot |
The name Merlot conjures up many images of wine.
However, when you think of the finest quality, the wines of Bordeaux, specifically those from the right bank of the Dordogne River in the Village or Pomerol come to mind. Here one finds the wines of the likes of Chateau Petrus, L’Evangile and Le Pin. Much like those vineyards, our estate wines produce Merlot with opulence, finesse and rich ripe fruit.
The Merlot follows the footprint of Bordeaux, specifically the area along the right bank of the Dordogne River in the area of Pomerol, where one finds the wines of such Chateaux as Petrus and Le Pin. Much like those vineyards, our Estate Vineyards produce Merlot with opulence, finesse, and rich ripe fruit.
This vintage displays a dark ruby color and a nose that jumps from the glass. It is filled with the aromas of black currants, dark chocolate, and blackberries. In the mouth, the flavors of black cherries, minerals, and spice abound. The tannins are well integrated and soft.
You can expect this delicious wine to continue developing for the next 5 years or more and live for 15 or more years beyond that.
| Appellation: Napa Valley | Release Date: May 2009 |
| Vineyard: Conn Valley, Napa Valley | Bottling Date: April 2008 |
| Alcohol: 14.3% Brix: 25.2 | Harvest Date: September 7, 2007 |
| PH: 3.72 TA: 0.48 | Production: 1086 Cases (6/750ml) |
| Varietal Blend: 75% Merlot 12.5% Cabernet Sauvignon 12.5% Cabernet Franc | |
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Our Estate Vineyards produce Merlot with opulence, finesse, and rich ripe fruit. The year 2005 produced a moderate sized crop with wonderful flavor development. The grapes were small with great intensity.
This Merlot is a blend of 75% Merlot with 12.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, giving the wine a “strong backbone,” along with 12.5% Franc for spice.
| Appellation: Napa Valley | Release Date: May 2008 |
| Vineyard: Conn Valley, Napa Valley | Bottling Date: April 2007 |
| Alcohol: 14.4% Brix: 25.2 | Harvest Date: October 23, 2005 |
| PH: 3.72 TA: 0.74 | Production: 583 Cases (6/750ML) |
| Varietal Blend: 75% Merlot 12.5% Cabernet Sauvignon 12.5% Cabernet Franc | |
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2004 ESTATE GROWN MERLOT NAPA VALLEY
The 2004 Vintage was a classic growing season which allowed for wonderful flavor development. The crop was exceptionally small and produced grapes with great intensity.
The wine displays a dense dark ruby color with aromas of complex ripe black currants, chocolate, and spice with floral notes. In the mouth the wine reveals flavors of blackberries, spice, minerals, mocha, with round ripe tannins. The wine will continue to develop for years and live for 15 years or more.
| Appellation: Napa Valley | Release Date: January 2007 |
| Vineyard: Conn Valley, Napa Valley | Bottling Date: May 2006 |
| Alcohol: 14.2% Brix: 25.2 | Harvest Date: September 15, 2004 |
| PH: 3.7 TA: 0.74 | Production: 378 Cases (6/750ML) |
| Varietal Blend: 75% Merlot 12.5% Cabernet Sauvignon 12.5% Cabernet Franc | |
