2006 Reserve Merlot

Reserve Merlot

2006 Reserve Merlot

by Barnard Griffin

This wine is available for purchase in our Wine Shop

An adult signature is required by law for all deliveries. No purchase of Barnard Griffin wine may be made by anyone under 21 years of age.

Vintage Notes

 Strikes an elegant balance between lovely cherry/plum fruit and vanilla/cigar box, wood spice notes. Effusive plum, cherry and cranberry fruit leaps out of the glass and cascades through the palate, enlivened by juicy acidity. A discreet wood profile plays second fiddle to the amazing fruit found in this youthful merlot. Bottle age will certainly make this wine even better, but do you possess the necessary self restraint? Better buy some to lay down and some to drink now!

 

 

More Information

For additional information, view this wine in the trade section, or purchase it through our wineshop

Wine Making

Pumpovers 2-3 times daily; pressed at 2-6% sugar; peak fermentation temperature 85 degrees; aged 23 months in old and new European oak barrels

 

Vineyards

 Lonesome Spring Ranch (Yakima Valley), Caroway Vineyards (Columbia Valley)

Wahluke Slope Vineyards (Wahluke Slope),  Kiona Vineyard (Red Mountain)

 

 

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