Growing Conditions
Nestled in a northeastern hillside
valley in Napa County, Pope Valley
Winery’s heritage dates back to 1897.
Today our wines are hand crafted in
the original gravity flow winery built
over a century ago.
The Merlot rests on 27 acres of our
60 acre Eakle Estate Ranch. The
terroir being Pleasanton loam with
areas of Bressa-Dibble Complex
giving the vine all the nutrients it
needs to yield exceptional fruit.
Harvest
Harvest Date: October 22, 2010
Harvest Time: Night/Early morning
Bottling
Bottling Date: August 15, 2012
Winemaking
Fermentation Method: Stainless Steel
Aging
100% Oak for 20 Months