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2003 Merlot
Winemakers Comments
The even ripeness of fruit in this Merlot brings out volumes of red cherry, black cherry, and violets in the nose. The palate continues where the bouquet leaves off with the red cherries, along with dark plum notes to compliment a deep mineral edge. The acidity is very much alive, and the tannins pronounced but smooth. |
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VINTAGE/VARIETY:
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2003
Merlot |
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APPELLATION:
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Mt. Veeder - Napa
Valley |
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VARIETAL
COMPOSITION:
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90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc |
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VINEYARD
LOCATIONS:
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Mt.
Veeder / Mayacamas mountains |
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HARVEST
DATES:
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September 9 to 27, 2003 |
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FERMENTATION
TIME:
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Ten
Days |
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FERMENTATION
TEMP:
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72
to 75 Degrees (F) |
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TYPE
OF COOPERAGE:
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1000
gal. American Oak Casks
and 60 gal. French Oak Barrels |
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TIME
IN WOOD:
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One and a half years |
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BOTTLING
DATE:
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May 2005 |
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ALCOHOL:
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13 1/2% |
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RESIDUAL
SUGAR:
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0.1% |
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OPTIMUM
PERIOD FOR CONSUMPTION:
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2011 to 2019 |
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