Merlot
Sonoma Valley

Winemaker’s Notes
This classically structured Merlot is crafted in the Bordeaux style that Walter Schug pioneered in California while winemaster of Joseph Phelps Vineyards (1973 to 1983). The Merlot grapes were grown on the Sangiacomo vineyards in the Carneros district of southern Sonoma Valley. This cooler microclimate provides the longer growing season necessary for Merlot to ripen slowly and develop maximum flavor, while retaining good acid balance. This Merlot has a spicy bouquet, deep color and exhibits full-bodied flavors of cherry, blackberry and spice. Try it now with grilled fish, pasta, lamb and steaks, or cellar it for 5 to 7 years.
From the critics
Awards & Recognition
Points
“Dark ruby with a velvety body and smooth finish”
Beverage Tasting Institute,
2014 Vintage
Points
“Complex, gripping, fresh, and mouthwatering. An old-school Merlot for a rare lamb chop”
Wine & Spirits Magazine,
2013 Vintage
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