2020 Merlot Moon Mountain District
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Mountain-grown wines are renowned for their strength, complexity, and robust structure. In rugged volcanic terrain, the vines struggle to establish themselves, producing smaller berries with remarkable concentration. Grown at an elevation of 1,800 feet, our Merlot from the Moon Mountain District expresses its hillside origins with vibrant, opulent fruit and a refined flavor profile, enhanced by velvety tannins. The distinctive geography of Sonoma’s Moon Mountain District is ideally suited to crafting wines of both power and grace, a hallmark of this Merlot bottling.
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What Our Team Is Saying:
"The Moon Mountain District is truly geared towards producing bold wines perfect for any steak dinner. The beautiful dark cherry profile, matched with the elegant clove spice on the finish, is enough to win over even the most die-hard Paul Giamatti fan."
- Stephen, Hospitality Coordinator
Winemaking
- Blend:
- 100% Merlot
- Aging:
- 40% new French oak for 22 months
- Cellaring:
- 8-10 years
- pH:
- 3.66
- TA:
- 5.5 g/l
- Alcohol:
- 14.6
- Production:
- 560 cases