Varieties: 50% Merlot, 50% Albariño
Location: California
Alcohol: 12%

Merlot delivers underlying sweet red plummy fruit and Albariño keep the wine energetic and light. Fresh fruit and herbs enticingly fill the glass.

Merlot and Albariño were fermented separately and blended before bottling. The Albariño is fermented and aged in stainless steel to keep it clean and bright. The Merlot was fermented whole cluster in tank for 5 days and subsequently aged in neutral barrel, allowing it to complete malolactic fermentation and develop a little richness. The wine was bottled with fresh yeast and a small amount of sugar.