Details
2005 Merlot - Dakine Vineyard »
Barrel Ageing 13 Months in French oak barrels, 40% new.
Production 1,450 cases
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Harvest Date October 25, 2005
Harvest Notes The 2005 Merlot is lush with vanilla and blueberry aromas that lead to a generous mid-palate of full and sweet tannins, soy and dark chocolate flavors. The finish is long and slightly spicy..
Composition 95.9% Merlot, 3.1%Malbec and 1% Cabernet Sauvignon
Fermentation Open Top with manual punch-down and closed-top stainless steel tanks.
Bottling Date November 2006