Palate
Rich and round, with ripe plum, cooked cherries and chocolate flavors. Medium-bodied with a lingering finish.
Growing Conditions
Mix of rocky volcanic (Rhyolite and Andesite), metamorphic (Serpentine) and sedimentary (Sandstone) rock with dark brown to brown clay loams. Vineyards are planted in small blocks in 7’ x 4’ spacing to maximize soil type, aspect and slope, as well as row directions. Exceptionally cool for Merlot. Long hangtime, due to fog from the Petaluma gap, results in increased flavor and color.
Aging
Aged 17 months in 100% French oak barrels, 49% new.