Winemaker notes:
Merlot is a wine that we
produce only in exceptional vintages when the fruit shows amazing quality and
the 2006 vintage is by far our favorite!
Our mountain grown Merlot always has more body than fruit grown on the
Napa Valley floor; this vintage the tannins were fairly high so we blended it
with small amounts of Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah to round out the wine and
add depth on the palate. The 2006 Estate
Merlot sourced exclusively from our Atlas Peak estate opens with lush aromas of
black cherry, cranberry, and violets. The richly-textured flavors echo the
aromas, and then pick up red licorice and clove as they linger on the extensive
finish. If you enjoy a substantial wine
with balance and structure, you will fall in love with this Merlot. (46
cases)
Composition:
85% Merlot
10% Cabernet Sauvignon
5% Syrah
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