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Wine Details
Price:
$25.00 per bottle
Description:
The source for this Merlot is a small, family-owned vineyard about a half-mile west of our winery. In the past we had been bringing fruit from as far away as San Luis Obispo County, but going forward we've decided to concentrate our efforts on local fruit, the closer to the winery the better. We want to explore the winegrowing possibilities of the cooler climate on the west side of the Santa Clara Valley appellation. The Besson vineyard Merlot block is hidden from the main road, in a tree-ringed vale next to a small creek that runs through the middle of the Besson ranch. 2001 was a great vintage for this Merlot, a warm fall allowed us to fully ripen the fruit. Medium dark ruby in color, the wine displays intense aromas of cassis and red cherry, with a slight green-olive note that is a reflection of ripe Merlot. Flavors include black pepper and black cherry with a soft lingering finish. Although delicious now, we believe this wine will improve with a year or two of additional bottle age. Cheers!
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