Appellation: Rattlesnake Hills
The 2010 Vintage: The growing season was favorable but a cool Spring delayed ripening, a warm Fall allowed us to pick in mid-October, a few weeks later than usual.
The Wine: Dark, rich color / strong classic black cherry nose with hint of black pepper and earthy scents / black berry-fruit
flavors with good length lingering finish.
Food Matches: This is THE wine for tomato-based sauces, appetizers and other preparations. Very food-friendly wine will delight accompanying pasta, fowl and veal chops.
Descriptors: Welcoming and warm flavors match all pasta dishes Rich, tasty and flavorful red for barbeque and cheeses
Date of Harvest: 10/18/2010
Brix at Harvest: 26.1 pH: 3.8172
T.A.: 0.63 Alcohol: 14.4 %
Varietal mix: 95% Merlot, 5 % Cabernet Sauvignon
Type of oak: American, 30% new barrels
Cases produced: 1,460
Bottling Date: 9/12/2012
Suggested Retail: National: $ 13