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CURRENT RELEASES
- 2017 Estate Viognier
- 2018 Lès Mis Estate Rosè
- 2016 Estate Zinfandel
- 2016 Estate Malbec
- 2015 Estate Syrah
- 2016 Estate Petite Sirah
- 2015 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
- 2015 Estate Opulence
- 2015 Estate Tannat
- 2015 Estate Merlot
- 2015 Estate Petit Verdot
- 2014 Estate Hunchback
- 2013 Moto (Late Harvest Syrah)
- 2014 Quasi (Late Harvest Zinfandel)
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PREVIOUS VINTAGES
These vintages are sold out at the winery but may be available in limited quantities in a few retail or restaurant locations.
- 2017 Lès Mis Estate Rosè
- 2014 Estate Merlot
- 2016 Estate Viognier
- 2015 Estate Zinfandel
- 2014 Estate Malbec
- 2015 Estate Petite Sirah
- 2014 Estate Petit Verdot
- 2014 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
- 2014 Estate Opulence
- 2016 Lès Mis Estate Rosè
- 2014 Estate Zinfandel
- 2013 Estate Petite Sirah
- 2014 Estate Syrah
- 2013 Estate Opulence
- 2013 Estate Hunchback
- 2014 Estate Viognier
- 2015 Estate Viognier
- 2014 Lès Mis Estate Rosè
- 2015 Lès Mis Estate Rosè
- 2012 Estate Malbec
- 2013 Estate Malbec
- 2013 Estate Chardonnay
- 2013 Estate Viognier
- 2012 Estate Zinfandel
- 2013 Estate Zinfandel
- 2011 Estate Petite Sirah
- 2012 Estate Petite Sirah
- 2011 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
- 2012 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
- 2013 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
- 2010 Estate Opulence
- 2011 Estate Opulence
- 2012 Estate Opulence
- 2012 Estate Hunchback
- 2012 Estate Merlot
- 2012 Estate Syrah
- 2013 Estate Syrah
- 2009 Quasi (Late Harvest Zinfandel)
Wines 

2014 Estate Merlot
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Varieties:100% Merlot
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Appellation:Paso Robles
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Average brix at harvest:24.5
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Vineyard:Estate
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Alcohol:13.9%
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Acidity:0.71g/100ml
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pH:3.45
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Residual sugar:0.03 g/100ml
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Date bottled:December 13, 2016
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Cases produced:147
Growing conditions:
Early! Budbreak in 2014 was nearly 3 weeks early with great growing conditions: No frost, warm days/cool nights during the growing season with harvest finishing days early, While quality is excellent due to the tiny berry size, yields were small due to our 3rd year of drought.
Winemaking:
The grapes were hand harvested, then crushed into a stainless fermentor. 24 hours later, the must was inoculated with RX-10 yeast then pumped over twice daily for 18 days prior to pressing. After completion of malo-lactic fermentation, this merlot was aged for 25 months in French and Hungarian oak prior to bottling.
Tasting notes:
Intense aromas of bing cherries and spices are complimented by a background of spicy oak. Rich flavors with layers of complex, supple tannins interlocking with rich oak flavors and a long, intense finish.
Cellaring:
While enjoyable now, this 100% merlot will continue to improve with proper cellaring for another 3-6 years in the bottle with a plateau of best drinkability from 2018-2022.
Food selection:
This elegant wine will compliment a large array of food dishes but is best with beef, lamb and ripe cheeses.
