(92 Points) A supple and fleshy red, with zesty aromas of black cherry, mocha and spice that lead to rich flavors of red currant, toast and spice. Tannins are ripe and well-structured. Drink now through 2017. Wine Spectator: November 30, 2012
The Vintner Select Merlot swirls with heady aromas of super-ripe cherry, raspberry and blackberry fruit notes. On the palate, the wine is rounder than round, full of luscious fruit, and finishes with the big, powerful structure of a mountain wine. As in years past, the wine is 100% clone 3 merlot, and is sourced from the same vines that contribute the merlot component to our Reserve Claret.
APPELLATION: Sonoma County
VINTAGE: 2009
HARVEST: October 2009
FERMENTATION: Stainless Steel
COOPERAGE: French Oak
BLEND: 100% Merlot
ALCOHOL: 14.8%
BOTTLING: July 2011
PRODUCTION: 541 cases
RELEASE DATE: January 2012
List Price: $107.00
Sale Price: $89.00
Quantity in Stock: 3
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