Nose
Heady red fruit and floral notes of blueberry, raspberry, plum and freesia are balanced by brown sugar, anise and toffee aromas.
Palate
The seductive nose and mid-palate lead into a silky finish as fully integrated tannins caress the tongue.
Growing Conditions
Clone 3 Merlot vines planted on a vein of rocky, volcanic soil in our Lower Mountain Top vineyard block create this expressive single vineyard wine.
Bottling
Bottled: July 2007.
Winemaking
Fermentation: Stainless steel.
Aging
Cooperage: French Oak.
