The 2009 vintage was warm and dry. Though temperatures were warmer than usual, we had some outbreaks of cold air coming from the Pacific Ocean through the Petaluma Gap and also from San Pablo Bay. In the late morning hours, the sun shined throughout the vineyards maturing the fruit, giving us delicate aromas of plum and blueberry.

A stunning new Merlot with bright ruby red color, pronounced aromatics of plums, blueberries, black mulberries, vanilla, nutmeg and chocolate, toffee and dry oregano. Fantastic flavors continue on the palate that are sinuous, juicy, luscious and supple with an excellent balance of acidity.