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"The dry and warm 2021 growing season led to a small Merlot crop of tremendous... "The dry and warm 2021 growing season led to a small Merlot crop of tremendous quality with intense flavor concentration. The wine has a dark blue-purple hue and a corresponding aroma profile of baked blueberries, fresh cut thyme, subtle baking... more

"A complex nose of boysenberry, raspberry, and cassis; with hints of cedar and... "A complex nose of boysenberry, raspberry, and cassis; with hints of cedar and vanilla. The mouth is layered with bright flavors of black cherry, red currants, and berry jam. Ripe tannins focus the palate and provide a lengthy finish of spice and... more

"Overall, the aromatic impression is one of ripe fruits, orange blossom, nutme... "Overall, the aromatic impression is one of ripe fruits, orange blossom, nutmeg, pan grille, and mocha. Aging for 20 months in French oak barrels, 21% of which were new, rounded the tannins and added to the depth and charm of the wine. Crafted to be... more

"The 2022 shows poise with vibrant acidity fresh blackberries, raspberry compo... "The 2022 shows poise with vibrant acidity fresh blackberries, raspberry compote, cranberry skins, and dried rose petals. Striking minerality lays the base for cardamom, dried herbs, warm cedar, and iron-driven earth. Young tannins allow a midline... more

"The 2023 is fully loaded with Merlot’s distinctive fruitiness: ripe plums and... "The 2023 is fully loaded with Merlot’s distinctive fruitiness: ripe plums and black cherries straight out of the orchard, complete with a veneer of dusty earthiness reflecting the soils that they were grown in. This wine has great bones, by which... more