APPELLATION: New York State

BLENDING INFORMATION: 100% Merlot
HARVEST DATE: October 27, 2006
HARVEST BRIX: 21.9 degrees
TIME IN OAK: 11 months
BOTTLING DATE: November 19, 2007                                                       PRODUCTION: 300 cases

SENSORY EVALUATION: Initial impressions of fresh mint on the nose are followed by rich, earthy aromas of ripe plum, dark berry fruits and leather with soft dark fruit flavors and a smooth finish.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Roast pork loin, roast duck, rack of lamb.