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2002 Merlot
Winemakers Comments

Mayacamas Merlot 2002 Merlot has a delightful floral nose revealing true fruit of the vine. Even and balanced flavors follow that line of thought. Rich and full of life, it makes you want more. In spite of its current appeal, it will gain stature for eight or ten more years.


VINTAGE/VARIETY:

2002 Merlot

APPELLATION:

Mt. Veeder - Napa Valley

VARIETAL COMPOSITION:

94% Merlot,69% Cabernet Sauvignon

VINEYARD LOCATIONS:

Mt. Veeder / Mayacamas mountains

HARVEST DATES:

September 6 to 16, 2002

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:

One and a half years

BOTTLING DATE:

April 2006

ALCOHOL:

13 1/2%

RESIDUAL SUGAR:

0.1%

OPTIMUM PERIOD FOR CONSUMPTION:

2010 to 2018
 
 

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