Miner Family Stagecoach Vineyard Merlot 2000
Merlot
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Vintage
2000
Size
750ML
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This Merlot is our first wine to come from the highly sought after Stagecoach Vineyard high above the eastern hills of the valley. Carved out of rocky, red volcanic soil similar to the soil up at Oakville Ranch, this vineyard gives us the rich characteristics of mountain fruit. 1999 produced an exceptional wine with inviting earth and tobacco tones along with flavors of blackberry , currant and cocoa. Nicely balanced on the palate with a lingering finish of sweet oak and fruit.
Other Vintages
2019-
James
Suckling
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Wine
Spectator
Founded in 1988 by Dave Miner, president of Oakville Ranch Vineyards, along with his wife Emily and his parents, Ed and Norma, Miner Family Vineyards produces small lot, handcrafted wines using fruit from Oakville Ranch, Ed and Norma's vineyard and other carefully selected California vineyards. Best known for their Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay, they also produce limited quantities of other varietals using a combination of old world winemaking techniques and modern technology. Their focus is on producing high end, reserve-style wines that reflect the unique characteristics of individual vineyards or terrior where those specific varietals grow best.
CVI686884_2000 Item# 78471