Nose
The nose is ripe and luscious with hints of bright blueberry and blackberry mixed with hints of vanilla, spice and cocoa.
Palate
The palate is rich and velvety with great intensity and ripe tannins. This is a rich and complex Merlot that is well balanced through its lingering toasty oak finish.
Growing Conditions
The vineyard sources for our 2009 vintage are Arrowood Estate Vineyard, Lasseter Vineyards and Kasper Vineyards. Our Estate vineyard located at the winery has been organically farmed since 2004 and was officially certified organic by CCOF (California Certified Organic Farmers) in 2006, as was Lasseter Vineyards.
Aging
Aged predominately in French and American oak barrels for 28 months
