Steele Shooting Star Merlot 2001

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    Steele Shooting Star Merlot 2001 Front Label
    Steele Shooting Star Merlot 2001 Front Label

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    Vintage
    2001

    Size
    750ML

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    It is our custom to take the fruit that is lighter and less tannic and use it in our Shooting Star bottlings. Two of the vineyards that we get grapes from are located on the flanks of Mt. Konocti the long dormant volcano that dominates the skyline of Lake County. These red volcanic soils are perfect for grape growing. They drain well and are not too fertile and the exposures are wonderful. Our Shooting Star Merlot is made from grapes grown in the hillside Dorn family vineyard and the bench land vineyard of Floyd Silva. A Very fruity wine and, as Merlot should be, also very soft. We usually blend in a little Lake County Cabernet Sauvignon to give this Merlot just a pleasant touch of firmness in the finish and flavor in the middle. This wine has great aromas of raspberry, and the flavors are also berry like. We age the wine in older French and American oak barrels and bottle it 7-9 months after the harvest to capture as much of the aroma and flavor of the grape as possible. These are not wines which need to be cellared nor should they be. Enjoy with good spicy foods, grilled meats or sausages.
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    Steele winery is located in Kelseyville in Lake County. Founded by iconic winemaker Jed Steele in 1991.

    Jed has made award wining wines from some of the most prestigious AVA’s in Northern California. 

    In August 2020, Clay Shannon purchased the winery and will continue to produce wines under the Steele and Shooting Star labels. These wines are great values and true too terroir. The winery is a perfect place to visit to picnic with friends. Flagship wines are Chardonnay, Pinot, Cabernet and Zinfandel. 

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