2008 Monterey Merlot Select Vineyard Reserve

Beautiful deep ruby color with ripe berry and wonderful floral aromas. Excellent complexity and well rounded with integrated oak, black currant, cherry, plum and spice flavors that linger in a long concentrated, smooth finish.

Critics' Acclaim

	Pacific Rim International Wine Competition
	American Tasting Institute
	Grand Harvest Awards
90 pts.	2001 Wine Enthusiast (1997 vintage)
	2001 winejudging.com, sponsored by the San Francisco Chronicle (1997 vintage)
	2000 International Wine Judging Tasters Guild (1997 vintage)
	2001 Jerry Mead Wine Competition (1997 vintage)
	2000 San Diego National Wine Competition

Winemaker's Comments

Merlot or Merlot Noir means "young blackbird" in French and is appropriately named because of its dark-blue, almost black hued grapes.

It was not until the 1970's that Merlot proved that it could be made into a quality wine by itself because it was primarily used in Cabernet Sauvignon to soften and smooth it. It is now very popular throughout the United States.

The better example of Merlot are medium to deep red, with rich fruity aroma and flavors, almost spicy at times. Merlot will mature earlier than Cabernet Sauvignon but also has the potential to age well.

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