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| Vintage: | 2005 |
| Wine Type: | Bold Red Wine |
| Varietal: | Merlot |
| Appellation: | Dry Creek Valley |
| Harvest Date: | October 3 – 25, 2005 |
| Acid: | 0.55 |
| PH: | 3.68 |
| Aging: | 19 months in French and American oak, 49% new oak |
| Fermentation: | Fermented 20 days at 83ºF |
| Residual Sugar: | Dry |
| Alcohol %: | 13.5% |
78% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Malbec
This beautiful Dry Creek Valley Merlot begins with ripe blackberry and currant aromas with a trace of vanilla. On the palate, a broad and expansive tapestry of flavors reveals black cherry, cassis, and dark chocolate, layered with chewy tannins. The finish remains textured and rich, but has a softer edge that expresses tremendous length and balance. For most folks, Merlot is “persona non-grata,” however, don’t overlook this gem – this truly is a Merlot for Cabernet lovers!
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