Our Wines
2005 Napa Valley Merlot
Vintage and Winemaker's Notes:
This wine is dark, ruby-garnet in color, with aromas of Bing cherry, plum and blueberry and hints of dark chocolate and baking spices. On the palate, there are wonderful rich flavors of plum, black cherry, raspberry, black tea and mint. Well-integrated oak leads to a rich and silky texture with generous tannins. The 2005 Merlot finishes with cherry, cocoa, cedar and spice, providing a long and elegant finish.
Statistics:
- Varietal Composition: 84% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Petite Sirah
- Aging: 12 - 14 months in French and American oak, 30% new wood
- Vineyard Details: 9 to 16 years; well-drained loam formed by alluvial deposits.
- Alcohol: 14.9%
- Number of Cases Produced: 1,650
