2007 Oak Knoll District
Merlot

Our 2007 Merlot shows complex aromas and flavors of blackberry, cherry and mountain strawberry, hazelnut, nutmeg, orange peel, savory spice, dark chocolate, lilac and rose which follow through to the finish. This wine, with its rich balanced palate, bright fruit and well knit tannins, is showing beautifully now and will continue to age gracefully for several years.

We picked the fruit for our 2007 Merlot from a small vineyard in the center of the renowned Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley. During aging, we blended in a small amount of Cabernet Franc which adds to the wine’s complexity and depth of flavors. The fruit was picked by hand early in the morning to preserve the fruit character. The grapes were then destemmed and fermented in small vats. Once fermentation was complete, the wine was drained and gently pressed into a selection of French oak barrels and allowed to develop and age for 20 months until bottling.

This subtle, fruit-forward wine is a delicious accompaniment with savory foods such as braised lamb, grilled fillet mignon, fresh pasta marinara, prawns and prosciutto or with a dessert of chocolate truffles and fresh strawberries.

580 cases