2006 Merlot
| Varietal | Merlot |
| Price | $40.00 Club price: $32.00 |
| Availability | SOLD OUT |
| Blend and Grape Sources | 76% Napa Valley Merlot and 24% Cabernet Sauvignon from estate-grown vineyards. |
| Harvest Dates | Sept. 27 to Oct. 19, 2006 |
| Winemaking Data | Grapes were harvested at an average 25.5° Brix, fermented in stainless steel tanks, then aged 18 months in a combination of new French oak barrels (40%) and one- to twoyear-old French oak (60%), before being blended and bottled in June, 2008. |
| Winemaker Notes | The 2006 Merlot is layered with aromas and flavors of blackberry, red plum, tobacco, anise and cedar, which lead the way to a delicate tannin structure and velvety finish. |
| Vintage Notes | The cool, late-ripening growing season of 2006 finished persuasively with near-perfect maturity levels reminiscent of the exceptional |
| Wine Notes (PDF) | Download File |
