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"Deep ruby black color. Aromas of chocolate covered plums, floral talc, and sandalwood follow through on a round, supple entry to a dryish medium-to-full body with savory dried cherry and tomato notes. Finishes with a chewy, powdery tannins."

Our Private Reserve Merlot was the original red wine label produced by the winery back in 1982, and is celebrated today as the Estate’s flagship varietal. This wine incorporates only the best Merlot lots from our vineyard, aged separately in the highest quality new French oak barrels until finalizing the optimum blend prior to bottling.

Vintage
A mild, late spring and early summer temperatures gave the vine canopy time to develop and ultimately protect the fruit during a summer heat spell. Changes in the irrigation for 2006 resulted in enhanced vines, canopy and fruit quality. Cluster thinning in mid-summer of some varieties allowed for quality fruit development through harvest. Toward the end of the growing season we experienced some cooler weather resulting in the 2006 harvest being later than the previous year, with an average yield.

Winemaker Notes  
Ripe blackberry and cassis aromas complement hints of cedar and mocha in this full bodied wine. Complex flavors balance a nice, lingering finish. Enjoy now or age for up to twenty years.

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