Nose

It has a spicy bouquet of lavender and mint.

Palate

Full-bodied flavors of cherry, cassis and chocolate.

Growing Conditions

The Merlot is sourced from the cool Carneros region, where the extremely long growing season allows this varietal to ripen slowly, developing maximum varietal character and depth of flavor while retaining bright acidity.

Bottling

1.5L magnum bottle.

Winemaking

12- 14 days in stainless steel tanks, punched down three times daily.

Aging

22% aged in new French oak barrels.
6% aged in new American oak barrels.
72% aged in 1 to 4 year old French and American oak barrels.

Appearance

Rich deep color.

Food Pairing

Try it now with lamb, duck and rich cheeses.