Dry Creek Vineyard Merlot 2003
- Winery:
- Dry Creek Vineyards
- Varietal:
- Merlot
- Region:
- USA > California > Sonoma County > Dry Creek Valley
- Type:
- Red Wine
- Drink Dates:
- Drink Now
- UPC:
- 82491078027
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What to Expect
Merlot has gotten a bad rap as of late but there is no denying the wine's appeal. Packed with deep, dark berry fruit and nuanced hints of cocoa, herb and earth with a soft structure. Its velvety texture makes Merlot instantly appealing and an obvious alternative to similar, more tannic Bordeaux varieties.
Winemakers Notes
Untitled Document 2003 Merlot: Two Moon Vineyard, Dry Creek ValleyClub Price $28.00 - Regular Price $35.00 Two Moon Vineyard is situated above the fog line at roughly 1700' elevation and is a mere 15 miles away from the Pacific Ocean. "The vineyard stays cooler than the inland valleys of Dry Creek or Alexander, but warmer than the Russian River Valley," says grower Stan Simpson. The secret to the success of wines made from this vineyard are a result of Stan's "hands-off" farming style. He rarely interferes with a vine's natural expression of what it is and read more...
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