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Donati Family Vineyard
Merlot |
2005 Merlot
Finding an ideally suited microclimate for growing Merlot is a significant challenge, for often, this varietal falls short of its expectations. In the Paicines hills above Hollister, along the San Andreas faultline, the Donati Family has truly found a perfect home for this grape.
This wine was barreled immediately after pressing and underwent malolactic fermentation in new French Oak, a technique that facilitates integration of oak flavor components into the wine, mellowing both the raw flavors of young wine and fresh wood.
After this stage, the wine was transferred into one and two year old French oak barrels as well as a small amount of Appalachian Oak to create a backdrop of subtle smoke and vanilla. The wine spent 22 months on oak.
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