2000 Merlot
This is not your typical middle of the road California Merlot. What awaits you in the bottle is a full throttle, intense, rustic rendition of this gentle-hearted, easy-going varietal. Dark color; intense nose of ripe black fruits (plum/cherry), grilled meat, oriental spices and herbs. Medium full-bodied, with open knit, juicy, vibrant character. Rich fruit and powerful flavors are matched by a muscular structure and a long crisp finish. Have it with a rack of lamb or a roasted venison. Will improve for a decade or two in the bottle.
79% Merlot, 21% Cabernet Franc. Yield: 1.8 tons per acre
460 Cases produced from Slopes 10 & 23
Pre-Release Club allocation:12 bottles (public allocation: 6 bottles).
Maximum order quantity: 12
Awards
"Medium ruby in the glass, this wine has a nose of cedar, raisins, and cocao powder. In the mouth it is soft and slippery on the tongue with flavors of plum and other red fruits buoyed by good acidity and a light tannic structure that persists into the finish". Score: around 8.5
Awards for all vintages of this wine