“Red and black fruit aromas range from cherry to ripe blackberry with hints of cracked pepper and licorice on the palate. Aged eighteen months in new French oak barrels, this Napa Valley Merlot from our Oak Knoll District Crane Vineyard is rich, complex and surprising."

In the Vineyard:
Year Planted: 1996
Varietal: Merlot
Clone: French
Sub Appellation: Oak Knoll District
Vineyard: Crane (3.5 acres)
Harvest Date: October 8, 2012

In the Cellar:
Bottling: 110 cases produced
Barrel Aging: 20 months in 100% French oak: 75% new, 25% neutral