Escafeld 2003 Merlot

Vineyard Notes:
Grown in the sandy clay loam foothills of Monterey County's ninth and newest appellation, the San Antonio Valley, our vines see summer daytime temperatures 10-20 degrees warmer than much of Monterey County, with a cooling nighttime influence, and a little morning fog coming over the Santa Lucia range from the Pacific Ocean, just 15-20 miles away. This gives us a daily heat cycle of 50 degrees, producing the exceptional fruit that is hand harvested for our limited edition award winning wines.

Winemaker’s Tasting Notes:
Deep red to purplish in the glass, this is a food friendly wine with a lovely fresh bouquet of red berries, cherries, chocolate and vanilla. Well balanced with lush silken blackberry flavors, layered with lively fresh cherry and berry pie. Hints of chocolate and a sumptuous vanilla oakiness to the finish make this wine a great choice to pair with many of your favorite dishes.

Technical Notes:

Appellation:	San Antonio Valley
Fermentation:	Stainless Steel
Aging:	American Oak
Alcohol:	13.9%