Alexander Valley Vineyards Merlot 2006

What makes our Merlot so different than others? It's the warm days and cool nights of the valley, combined with the alluvial clay soil, along with vineyard management, and handcrafting the wine. The 2011 included 4 barrels of Malbec, adding deeper color, additional plum favors and a touch of tannin. After fermentation the lots spend 16 months aging in a combination of French and American oak barrels.Tasting: This wine has great color in the glass with a red/purple hue. There are aromas of black cherry, blackberry, plum and a touch of oak with vanilla and eucalyptus. This is a mouth?filling wine with good balance and flavors of red fruits, cassis, plum, a little mint and vanilla. The finish is long and lasting, so pour a glass and savor the flavors of real Merlot.