This fabulous merlot has a very nice herbal nose with hints of cloves, spice, and cassis in the mouth. With an overall balanced mouthfeel and a smooth finish, this wine can be enjoyed with plenty of dishes from pastas to the grill. A merlot lover's dream come true!

Varietals: 85% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Sangiovese, 3% Mouvedre, 2% Barbera

Vineyard: Arroyo Seco’s long and cool growing season is great for growing high-quality Merlot. This wine comes from three vineyards throughout the Arroyo Seco appellation, each with its own mesoclimate.

Fermentation: Each vineyard was harvested separately and fermented in upright fermenters. Rack and return, which is the process of draining all of the free-run juice off the cap and then returning the free-run juice back over the top of the fermenter, was performed twice daily. This method increases the color and tannin extractions and improves mouthfeel through the integration of oxygen.

Aging: Each blend was aged separately, with part in neutral French and American oak barrels and part in stainless steel tank.