Domenico 2004 Merlot

Winemaker Tasting & Pairing Notes:
Full-bodied finishing with merlot fruit and strawberries. Aromas of cherry, tobacco, plum, leather, bell pepper and black pepper. Moderate tannins, black cherry fruit and plum jam please the palate. Pair with leg of lamb, robust meats, game birds, pasta Bolognese of strong cheeses.

Winemaking Notes:
Whole berry fermented in small open fermenters. 10-12 days maceration with 2-3 hand punchdowns per day. Aged in French and American oak for 11 months.

Technical Notes:

Appellation:	Napa Valley
Vineyard Designation:	Riverview Ranch
Composition:	75% Napa Merlot, 21% Napa Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Petite Verdot, 2% Malbec
Released:	July 1, 2006
Alcohol:	15.5% %
Production:	331 cases