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Dark and intense, the 2006 Merlot is dense with flamboyant black cherry and plum. Aromatics of crème de cassis and espresso roast lead to flavors of pure black cherry, licorice and hints of cedar that are lingering, exotic, and elegant. The abundant fine grained tannins and balanced acids provide ample structure to this classic wine.This vintage of our estate Merlot can be enjoyed immediately but we recommend it be bottle aged for at least 2 years and up to 10 for maximum enjoyment.

Bottle Production

• 750 ml (Standard Bottle): 873

Vintage Notes

Our estate vineyard is located in the Oak Knoll District of southern Napa Valley. Soils are of the Hare clay loam type underlaid with gravel, and are shallow (24”) and low in vigor. Merlot harvest started on September 27th at 25.8 Brix.

Fermentation Notes

All fruit was hand harvested, fermented in small lots and gently pressed directly to barrel for completion of fermentation and aging. Aged in approximately 70% new French Oak and 30% 1 year old French oak was used. The wine was aged for 21 months in specially selected barrels.

Technical Details

• Total Acidity: 6.3
• Wine pH: 3.54