WINEMAKER NOTES

Concentrated and full-bodied, the 2008 Merlot is a study in contrasts. Subtle and silky, yet bright and intense, this deep red wine is multifaceted. Dark plum fruit greets the nose, while the brighter fruit of summer cherry dazzles the palate. The toast and spice of twelve months in American oak seamlessly integrates with the tannin structure of this wine, which is ready to drink now through 2013.

SERVED BEST WITH

Our 2008 Merlot can easily be enjoyed on its own or with a multitude of different food pairings: soft cheeses and paté, pork or pasta dishes. Your imagination should be limitless…

• Vintage: 2008
• Appellation: California
• Vineyard Sources: Clarksburg, Lodi, Monterey
  and El Dorado
• Harvest Dates: September 5, 2008 through
  October 22, 2008
• Release Date: March 2010
• Barrel Program: 100% barrel aged in American Oak for
  12 months
• Wine pH: 3.60
• Wine Acidity: 0.56g/100ml
• Alcohol: 13.5%
• UPC: 0 80887 49378 2

2008 Merlot Profile - Click here for PDF

2008 Merlot Label - Click Here

Merlot Bottle shot - Click Here

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