Merriam Vineyards—Windacre Merlot, Merriam Cabernet

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	MERRIAM MERLOT 2002 Technical Notes Varietal Composition: — 95% Merlot — 3% Cabernet Franc — 2% Cabernet Sauvignon At Harvest: — Brix: 24 Finished Wine: — % Alcohol: 14.2% — pH: 3.21 Barrel Program: — All French oak barrels, 50% new, 50% 2-3 years old Case Production: — 1830
2002 Windacre Merlot Tasting Notes – A seductive merlot with abundant raspberry and cherry fruit in the bouquet and continuing onto the palate. Pleasing to the eye with its rich ruby color, the 2002 “Windacre” merlot shows off its blend of cabernet franc and cabernet sauvignon with aromas of violets, black cherry, cedar and rich chocolate. Upon tasting, flavors of ripe cherry and plum are enhanced by hints of eucalyptus and spice. The wine’s beautiful mouthfeel gives way to a long fruit finish with lingering cedar and tobacco. Aging potential 6-10 years. CA Sugested Retail Price: $30/bottle GET PRINTABLE SPEC SHEET FOR 2002 MERLOT

	MERRIAM MERLOT 2001 Technical Notes Varietal Composition: — 95% Merlot — 5% Cabernet Sauvignon At Harvest: — Brix: 24.0-24.5 — pH: 3.45 Harvest Dates: — Sept. 3 and 10, 2001 Finished Wine: — % Alcohol: 14.% — pH: 3.55 — TA: .65g/100ml Case Production: — 1,232
2001 Windacre Merlot Tasting Notes – the 2001 Merriam Vineyards “Windacre Vineyard” Merlot tantalizes with aromas of black cherry, cedar, anise and cocoa. Upon tasting, flavors of ripe cherry, chocolate are enhanced by hints of vanilla and clove spice. The wine’s beautiful mouthfeel gives way to a lingering, still fruity finish and completes a truly satisfying, varietally true tasting experience. CA Sugested Retail Price: $35/bottle GET PRINTABLE SPEC SHEET FOR 2001 MERLOT

	MERRIAM MERLOT 2000 Technical Notes Varietal Composition: — 95% Merlot — 5% Cabernet Sauvignon At Harvest: — Brix: 24.5-25.2 — pH: 3.35 - 3.4 Harvest Dates: — Sept. 15 - 27, 2000 Finished Wine: — % Alcohol: 14.19% — pH: 3.47 — TA: 1.65g/100ml Case Production: — 2100
2000 Windacre Merlot Tasting Notes – The 2000 Merriam “Windacre” Merlot is a finely balanced and well-structured wine. Luscious aromas of dark berry fruit, plum and cassis are followed on the palate by notes of vanilla, nutmeg and cedar. Medium tannins give way to a flavorful finish. The wine drinks well now or will cellar for ten to fifteen years. CA Sugested Retail Price: $35/bottle GET PRINTABLE SPEC SHEET FOR 2000 MERLOT

	MERRIAM BLOCK 21 CABERNET 2003 Technical Notes Varietal Composition: — 95% Block 21 Cabernet Sauvignon — 5% Windacre Merlot Appellation: — Dry Creek Valley Finished Wine: — % Alcohol: 14.6% — pH: 3.4 Barrel Program: — All French barrels, 100% French oak barrels, 40% new, 60% 2-3 years old Case Production: — 565
2003 Block 21 Cabernet Sauvignon Tasting Notes – Deep, dark and ruby in color with bing cherry, eucalyptus, strawberry and cedar in the nose. Flavors of red berries, black cherry and bittersweet chocolate with a medium body. Abundant mouthfeel with no hard edges–bright acid, tannins with a slight toast of oak. A lasting finish of cassis, cedar and tobacco. Drink now, but will age gracefully for 5-8 years. CA Sugested Retail Price: $35/bottle GET PRINTABLE SPEC SHEET FOR 2003 BLOCK 21 CABERNET

	MERRIAM CABERNET 2002 Technical Notes Varietal Composition: — 90% Cabernet Sauvignon — 10% Merlot Appellation: — Dry Creek Valley Finished Wine: — % Alcohol: 14.1% — pH: 3.6 Barrel Program: — All French barrels, 40% new, 60% 2-3 years old Case Production: — 195
2002 Cabernet Sauvignon Tasting Notes – Deep purple color with currant, blackberry and bittersweet chocolate in the nose. Flavors of dried berries, black licorice and light toast on the palate. Abundant mouthfeel and balance throughout, the wine’s finish of blackberry and toasty oak is long and memorable. Twenty-four months in the barrel have lent this Cabernet refinement and finesse. Drinkable now but will age gracefully for 8-10 years. CA Sugested Retail Price: $35/bottle GET PRINTABLE SPEC SHEET FOR 2002 CABERNET

	MERRIAM CABERNET 2001 Technical Notes Varietal Composition: — 90% Cabernet Sauvignon — 10% Merlot Appellation: — Sonoma County Finished Wine: — % Alcohol: 14.1% — pH: 3.55 Barrel Program: — All French barrels, 40% new, 60% 2-3 years old Case Production: — 170
2001 Cabernet Sauvignon Tasting Notes – Deep purple color with currant, blackberry and bittersweet chocolate in the nose. Flavors of dried berries, black licorice and toasty oak on the palate. Abundant mouthfeel and balance throughout, the wine’s finish of blackberry and cassis is long and memorable. Twenty-four months in the barrel have lent this Cabernet refinement and finesse. Drinkable now but will age gracefully for 5-10 years. CA Sugested Retail Price: $35/bottle GET PRINTABLE SPEC SHEET FOR 2001 CABERNET

	MERRIAM CABERNET 2000 Technical Notes Varietal Composition: — 90% Cabernet Sauvignon — 10% Merlot Appellation: — Dry Creek Valley Finished Wine: — % Alcohol: 14.1% — pH: 3.6 Barrel Program: — All French barrels, 60% new, 40% 2-3 years old Case Production: — 200
2000 Cabernet Sauvignon Tasting Notes – Deep purple color with currant, blackberry and bittersweet chocolate in the nose. Flavors of dried berries, black licorice and light toast on the palate. Abundant mouthfeel and balance throughout, the wine’s finish of blackberry and toasty oak is long and memorable. Twenty-four months in the barrel have lent this Cabernet refinement and finesse. Drinkable now but will age gracefully for 10-12 years. CA Sugested Retail Price: $35/bottle GET PRINTABLE SPEC SHEET FOR 2000 CABERNET

	MERRIAM CABERNET FRANC 2004 Technical Notes Varietal Composition: — 95% "Jones" Cabernet Franc — 5% "Windacre" Merlot Appellation: — Dry Creek Valley Finished Wine: — % Alcohol: 14.2% — pH: 3.35 Barrel Program: — 30% new, 100% French Oak Case Production: — 187
2004 Jones Vineyard Cabernet Franc Tasting Notes – This second bottling is inviting in appearance with its dark ruby red color, the 2004 “Jones Vineyard” Cabernet Franc brings scents of plum-violets, raspberry and cherry with hints of light smoke and spice to the nose. Upon tasting, flavors of blueberry and vanilla on the palate give way to a thick and lasting finish of currant, sweetwood and a hint of coconut. CA Sugested Retail Price: $45/bottle GET PRINTABLE SPEC SHEET FOR 2004 CABERNET FRANC

	MERRIAM CABERNET FRANC 2003 Technical Notes Varietal Composition: — 100% Cabernet Franc Appellation: — Dry Creek Valley Finished Wine: — % Alcohol: 14.8% — pH: 3.5 Barrel Program: — All French barrels, 30% new Case Production: — 140
2003 Jones Vineyard Cabernet Franc Tasting Notes – Inviting in appearance with its dark ruby red color, the 2003 Merriam Vineyards “Jones Vineyard” Cabernet Franc brings scents of plum-violets and hints of light smoke and spice to the nose. Upon tasting, flavors of blueberry and currant on the palate give way to a thick and lasting finish of vanilla, sweetwood and a hint of coconut. CA Sugested Retail Price: $45/bottle GET PRINTABLE SPEC SHEET FOR 2003 CABERNET FRANC