Vintage: 2013

Varietal: Merlot

Harvest Date: Harvested between September 2 – October 10

Country: United States

Aging Barrels: French & American (22% new); World Cooperage aged in barrel: 15 months

Bottling Date March 2016

Alcohol: 14.5%

Tasting Notes: The dominant flavor of this rich and smooth Merlot is black cherry, with nuances of milk chocolate, integrated spicy oak and arugula. Great balance of fruit, body, tannin and acidity. The depth and richness of flavor provide a smooth profile that delivers from the initial sip and continues on the palate for a long beautiful finish.

Dark ruby color, our Merlot expresses rich dark fruit of blackberry, dark cherry, with a spice complexity of black pepper, sage and earth. The integrated oak component expresses cinnamon, clove and aromatic cedar. The entry and finish on the palate are very smooth, with integrated fruit resembling black cherry. This wine has a good overall balance of fruit, body, resolved tannin and balanced acidity. The depth of fruit coupled with the richness of flavor provides a profile that delivers from the initial sip, and continues on the palate for a very long finish...enjoy.