Tasting notes:
Fresh huckleberries, mulberries, licorice notes, brambly character and vanilla aromas make for a complex and inviting nose. A sweet entry of many berries and white chocolate finishes long and smooth. Well structured, with soft tannins and food-friendly acidity. Nicely balanced.

Pairing ideas:
Try with pork roast stuffed with dried fruits, pastas, or chicken grilled with prosciutto and figs.

Fun Facts:
Picked: September 16, 2006 at 25.5 brix
Fermented: In bins using the time honored tradition of hand punch downs
Aged: French and American Oak barrels for 22 months
Blend: 100% Merlot
Bottled: August 30, 2008
Cases produced: 159
Released: October 11, 2008
Suggested Retail Price: $20.00

Awards
Silver - California State Fair
Diversity Tri-Medal: Bronze, Bronze, Bronze – Lodi International Wine Awards