2020 Peanut Pond Merlot

Twenty Four Hundred Bottles Produced

Vineyard Location: Oliver (Peanut Pond)
Soil: Sandy loam with excellent drainage
Tidbits: South-facing slope, great sun exposure; cool nights
Harvested: Second Week of October, 25 brix
Vessel: 100% French Oak Barrels
Nose: Chocolate Cherries (Lowney's), Dark Plum
Taste: Smooth Tannins, Ripe Dark Fruit, a Hint of Cocoa
Maturation: 40 months

Jason’s Notes
Making this Merlot is a journey. The vineyard has its quirks, and we let the grapes do their thing, hoping it all comes together. Each bottle is a bit of an experiment, and I just hope you enjoy it as much as we’ve enjoyed making it. It’s got its own character, and I think that makes it special. Here’s to the journey and the chance to share it with you. – J