Alexander Valley Merlot 2004
Merlot
from Sonoma County, California
winemaker's notes:
Varietals: 95% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon
The color of the 2004 Wetzel Family Estate Merlot is dark ruby red. Aromas of blackberry and cassis fill the glass with nuances of vanilla and cedar. On the palate this wine is deeply flavored with a hefty core of fruit. Black and red fruits appear initially, followed by an integrated acid balance and velvety tannins. Great depth and length provides a cellar life of 10-12 years.