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CURRENT RELEASES
- 2018 Estate Viognier
- 2018 Lès Mis Estate Rosè
- 2016 Estate Zinfandel
- 2017 Estate Malbec
- 2017 Estate Syrah
- 2017 Estate Petite Sirah
- 2016 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
- 2015 Estate Opulence
- 2016 Estate Tannat
- 2015 Estate Merlot
- 2015 Estate Petit Verdot
- 2016 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 Estate Viognier
- 2017 Lès Mis Estate Rosè
- 2016 Estate Malbec
- 2015 Estate Syrah
- 2016 Estate Petite Sirah
- 2015 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
- 2015 Estate Tannat
- 2014 Estate Merlot
- 2014 Estate Hunchback
- 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 

2012 Estate Merlot
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Varieties:100% Merlot
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Appellation:Paso Robles
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Average brix at harvest:24.0
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Vineyard:Estate
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Alcohol:13.7%
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Acidity:0.71g/100ml
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pH:3.46
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Residual sugar:0.02 g/100ml
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Date bottled:December 05, 2014
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Cases produced:249
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Retail Price:$ 22.00
Growing conditions:
FINALLY! 2012 HAD RELATIVELY NORMAL CONDITIONS, MINIMAL APRIL FROST, WARM TO HOT DAYS/COOL NIGHTS IN JULY AND AUGUST THEN A MILD INDIAN SUMMER IN LATE SEPT/EARLY OCT. EARLY INDICATIONS ARE THAT 2012 IS THE BEST VINTAGE SINCE 2007 AND POSSIBLY SINCE THE FAMOUS 1997 VINTAGE.
Winemaking:
The grapes were hand harvested, then crushed into a stainless fermentor. 24 hours later, the must was inoculated with FX-15 yeast then pumped over twice daily for 17 days prior to pressing. After completion of malo-lactic fermentation, this merlot was aged for 22 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 2016-2020.
Food selection:
This elegant wine will compliment a large array of food dishes but is best with beef, lamb and ripe cheeses.
