An elegant version of this classic Bordeaux Varietal. Deep solid garnet color with bright aromas of red cherry, raspberry, rosemary, licorice notes following by delicate touches of vanilla. The aromas are reflected on the palate and backed up with darker, deeper flavors of dark chocolate and spice. The finish lingers with rich flavors of red and black berries

Vintage:    2012

Appelation:    Napa Valley

Varietal Blend:    Bordeaux Style, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Merlot

Aging:  18 months in  French Oak barrels

Case Production:  700

Harvest Date:  September 15, October 14&28, 2012

• Made with organic grapes

• Hand picked by night in half ton bin for optimum fruit freshness

• Skin contact 4 to 5 weeks

Located at the corner of Atlas Peak and Oak Knoll on a soil type of alluvium fan which exhibits gravely deposits with low content of coarse fragment. Our Merlot is planting with a vine density of 2074 per acre which is reflected by low yield of nearly three tons per acre or 40 hl per hectare and a higher concentration of flavor.