TASTING NOTES

This Merlot has a dark ruby color and the aromas are reminiscent of raspberry jam with hints of lightly toasted oak and caramel. This wine is made in a fruit forward style exhibiting mouth filling Bing cherry, white chocolate, and just a touch of cranberry finishing soft with ripe plum and delicate vanilla oak flavors.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

This wine will make your friends happy and is approachable with a number of different dishes. Try this wine with Barbequed Chicken, Spaghetti Bolognese, Chinese Orange Chicken, or your favorite Thai dish.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Blend: 35% Paso Robles, 32% Lodi, 14% Monterey, 13% Solano, and 6% Lake County
Alcohol: 13.6%
pH: 3.54
TA: 0.63 mg/L
Cases Produced: 81,000