2006 Sonoma County Merlot
Bright high-tone perfumy scents of spice, cherry, vanilla, and plums lend
elegance to deep, ripe fruit notes with hints of dark chocolate that are typical of this grape variety.
The 2006 Sonoma County Merlot is fresh and uplifting, rich without being heavy, and perfectly balanced with a cherry-spice finish and the ideal amount of astringency.
Three to five years will add depth and harmony to this wine.
COMPOSITION: 92% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Syrah
APPELLATION: Sonoma County
AGING: 22 months in 100% French oak, 25% new
SKIN CONTACT: 15–20 days
TA: .62g/ml
pH: 3.50
ALCOHOL: 15.2%
PRODUCTION: 4,000 cases