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92 Points - Wine Advocate, December 2008  

 
"I find the 2005 Merlot to have an enticing mentholated cedar-vanilla plum nose. It evokes a feeling that the soul of the earth is beckoning you. The flavor starts off gently and proceeds to embrace with a stronger grip. The strong embrace lingers pleasantly. As with previous vintages this is a wine that is best cellared." - Thomas Peffer, Winemaker

 
Appellation: Howell Mountain, Napa Valley
 
Varietal: 100% Merlot
 
Vineyard: W.S. Keyes Estate Vineyard
 
Harvest Date: October 21, 2003
 
Barrel Regime: 19.5 months in French oak barrels (100% new), Nevers forest, medium-plus toast
 
Final Analysis: 14.3% alcohol by volume; .50g/100ml total acid; 3.75 pH
 
Bottling Date: July 27, 2005
 
Cases Produced: 104 six-bottle cases

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