This is our flagship Merlot produced from grape vines planted in the Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley. This is our version of a classic, barrel-aged, Right Bank-style Bordeaux wine.
Fresh cherry, mint, black tea, coffee and gravel with plenty of patience. Cellar this wine for a decade or more, or open it now and pair it with Stilton, Comte and Gruyere.
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Appellation: Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley
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Grower: Sourced from one of the best growers in Napa Valley
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Varietal: 100% Merlot grapes
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Clone: French Bordeaux Merlot Clone 181
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Vines: 18 years old vines, 64 acre vineyard, 787 vines planted per acre
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Harvest: Hand Picked on October 9, 2013
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Fermentation: Fermented in small lots
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Aging: Aged in French Oak Barrels for 60 months
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Production: 156 cases produced
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Alcohol: 15.8%
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pH: 3.52, TA 7.49 g/L