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Merlot-Sonoma Valley 2016

Double Gold! (96 points) in the North Coast Wine Challenge
Featured at Transcendence Theatre Company's pre-show, "Broadway and Vine" before their
Gala Celebration on September 12, 2020.
 
Our 2016 Bordeaux-style blend opens with flavors of black plum followed with delicate layers of black cherry, chocolate and dried herbs.
 
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Description

Double Gold, 96 pts  (2020 Press Democrat North Coast Wine Challenge)
Silver: (2020 Sunset Magazine International Wine Competition)

Our 2016 Merlot is from Indian Springs Ranch's Block 8.  We have blended 1.5% Cabernet Sauvignon from Dry Creek to complement and accent the wine flavors.  This is a complex, multilayered wine that opens with flavors of deep black plum followed by delicate layers of black cherry, chocolate, and dried herbs.  Oak nuanced hints of cedar, tobacco and leather add to the flavor layers.  Aged in French and American oak, the firm tannins and complex fruit make this wine perfect with prime rib or steak.  273 cases produced.

Tasting Notes

Double Gold, 2020 Press Democrat North Coast Wine Competition Silver, 2020 Sunset Magazine International Wine Competition

Vineyard Designation

Indian Springs Ranch

Ratings

96 Points, North Coast Wine Competition

Awards

Double Gold, 2020 Press Democrat North Coast Wine Competition Silver, 2020 Sunset Magazine International Wine Competition
Vintage 2016
Wine Style Red Wine
Varietal Merlot
Varietal Composition 985% Merlot 15% Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation Sonoma Valley AVA
Harvest Date September 12, 2016
Sugar 23.8 at Harvest
Acid 6.0g/L
PH 3.74
Aging 21 months
Barrel Aging 21 months
Ageability 10+ years
Bottling Date July 2018
Residual Sugar Nil
Alcohol % 14.25
Size 750 ml