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 78% 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.