2008 Merlot
This is our first varietal Merlot since 2005. The 2008 vintage provided what I believe to be the best components for this incredibly complex 100% Merlot. Still a baby at this point, the nose has flinty, smoky and mocha tones. The tannins are young and complex wrapping themselves around a massive core of classic Merlot notes: black cherry, currant, blackberry and spice, with a smooth chocolaty aftertaste. Let this one breath for a few hours and see the amazing potential of this wine. This wine will sell out very fast! Purchase online.
| Harvest Date: | October 2008 |
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| Barrel Aging: | 22 months |
| Barrel Type: | French Oak - 100% New (Sylvain & Seguin Moreau) |
| Alcohol: | 14.5% |
| Varietal: | 100% Merlot |
| Appellation: | Columbia Valley |
| Vineyard: | Stillwater Creek Vineyard |
| Production: | 60 cases |
| Release Date: | March 2011 |
| Suggested Retail: | $35 |

