Barnard Griffin Merlot 2004
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Sensory:
This 2004 vintage Merlot is a worthy successor to our award winning 2003. The aromas of black
cherries and red currants dominate the nose. There is a good dose of medium toasted
European oak barrels. You see a great vintage in the 2004 with moderate tannins and good
acid. This wine drinks great now and has some punch worthy of 5-8 years aging.
Vineyards and Growing Season:
The 2004 growing season was hot with deep ripening fruit that gave us wines of good color,
structure and depth. This is a wine with good weight on the pallet. My winemaking philosophy
remains constant as I blend the great characteristics of various vineyard sources to develop the
best wine in the bottle.
Winemaking:
Bordeaux yeast was used at a Max fermentation of 88 degrees F
Pump-overs 2 to 3 times daily until fermented to dryness
Bottled 1/06
Malo-lactic positive
Aged in both American and European oak barrels- Medium Heavy Toast
Alcohol: 13.8%
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