2005 Veraison Merlot, Krupp Vineyard

A complex, layered nose with subtle aromas of sage, earth, blueberry, black olives, and cedary oak. The palate displays a combination of red berry fruits and earthy notes. Medium bodied with good mid-palate fleshiness, firm mountain tannins, and a long finish

Harvested:	October 27 - 31, 2005
Blend:	Merlot
Fermentation:	6 day cold soak, 24 days on skins, indigenous yeast
Cooperage:	French Oak–Taransaud & Bossuet
Barrel Aging:	16 months–85% new oak
Release Date:	October 1, 2008
Vineyard:	Krupp Block(s): KVME1 & KVME2
Soil:	Deep red loam over clay
Exposure:	Gentle south facing
Elevation:	1,450 ft above sea level
Production:	440 cases

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