88% Merlot and 12% Cabernet Sauvignon with aromas of red cherry, raspberry, plums, cassis, earth, pepper and vanilla are followed by smooth, ripe cherry, currant and raspberry flavors with a touch of cassis, earth and chocolate. A well balanced wine with good structure, full round flavors and a lingering finish.

The Reserve Merlot grapes come from our estate vineyard in Rutherford and select nearby growers. The estate vineyard is known for gravelly alluvial fan soils with good drainage, creating more intense flavors. The vineyards are monitored throughout the season to balance crop size and quality. Leaf removal in early summer and cluster thinning at time of veraison achieves evenly ripened grapes with concentrated flavors.