Sonoma Valley Merlot Appellation Collection

This wine shows off the rich, aromatic fruit grown in Sonoma. Surrounded by the Sonoma Mountains to the west and the Mayacamas to the east, the valley provides perfect conditions for Merlot. Summer days are cooled by evening breezes and fog from the Pacific, resulting complex flavors and aromas. Fruit is sourced from two vineyards: Behler Estate for flavor and balanced acidity, and Dinner, high atop Sonoma Mountain for depth and structure. After hand-sorting, the grapes underwent a 2-day cold soak to extract color and flavor. The wine was then aged in 100% French oak barrels, 55% new, where it underwent malolactic fermentation, followed by 20 months of aging.