The 2016 Merlot is aged for 33 months in French Oak barrels, 33% new oak. The alcohol is 14.5%. 150 cases produced.
Tasting Notes: The wine pours a dark garnet. Nose offers up creme de cassis and black cherry. It is medium-bodied with lush fruit framed by soft oak. The wine finishes with tart cherry and firm tannins.
10% off 12 bottles or more automatically applied at checkout. Mixed cases ok.
Awards:
2016 Merlot - 90 Points and Gold Medal Winner 2021 Orange County Fair Wine Competition.
2015 Merlot - 91 Points and Gold Medal Winner 2019 Orange County Fair Wine Competition.
2014 Merlot - Best of Class in the 2018 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition.
2013 Merlot - Gold Medal Winner 2017 Orange County Fair Wine Competition.
2012 Merlot - Gold Medal Winner 2016 Orange County Fair Wine Competition.
