2004 Russian River Valley Merlot

2004 Russian River Valley Merlot

Vicini's Vineyard

6 MEDALS!

The color of the wine is a deep red almost opaque. Your nose will experience black cherries, plums, dried cherries, charcoal, toast, dried herbs, minerals, all inviting you with a beautiful bouquet. The palate has a broad entry followed by a full-middle based feeling on the tongue. The wine is balanced and has good structure. Lots of minerals, dustiness, dried fruits, pomegranate, roasted nuttiness, jolly ranchers, and sweet fruits add to a long tasty finish.

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Awards

2006 - BEST OF CALIFORNIA - California State Fair
2006 - TWO BEST OF CLASS - California State Fair
2006 - TWO DOUBLE GOLD - California State Fair
THREE GOLDS

Wine Specs

Vintage 2004
Varietal Merlot
Appellation Russian River Valley
Vineyard Designation Vicini's Vineyard
Harvest Date September 10, 2004
Sugar 27° Brix
Alcohol % 13.9

Wine Profile

Production Notes 2004 had an early spring followed by a tempered summer until mid-Aug produced several hot spells. The young vines at the Vicini Vineyard were fully ripe soaking up the hard clay soil. The grapes were hand-picked on September 10, 2004 at 27° Brix; looking for early morning clusters, focusing on select clusters. The grapes were then cold soaked with enzymes for five days. Open top with punch down and a submerged Cap. The temperature maxed at 89° F. The juice was pressed at dryness to barrel where the last of primary and malolactic was complete. The wine was in barrel for 16 months.
 

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