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Winemakers Comments

This is a rich, deep, mountain Merlot, with a bouquet of raspberry, blackberry, smoke, and roses, with some Mayacamas dust in the background. In the mouth it develops deep, earthy blackberry and black cherry flavors; decanting is highly recommended to bring out its full richness.


VINTAGE/VARIETY:

1999 Merlot

APPELLATION:

Napa Valley

VARIETAL COMPOSITION:

91% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Sauvignon

VINEYARD LOCATIONS:

Mt. Veeder / Mayacamas mountains

HARVEST DATES:

September 24 to October 30, 1999

FERMENTATION TIME:

Ten Days

FERMENTATION TEMP:

72 to 75 Degrees (F)

TYPE OF COOPERAGE:

1000 gal. American Oak Casks and 60 gal. French Oak Barrels

TIME IN WOOD:

18 Months

BOTTLING DATE:

June 2001

ALCOHOL:

12%

RESIDUAL SUGAR:

0.1%

OPTIMUM PERIOD FOR CONSUMPTION:

2010 to 2020
 
 

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