1997 Merlot

The Blend

Fruit Source: 90% estate grown, 10% purchased.

Harvest Dates: Merlot, Sept. 15 – 22, 1997; Cabernet Sauvignon Oct. 1, 1997.

Varietal Composition: 82% Russian River Valley merlot; 18% Dry Creek Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.

Barrel Type: 35% center of 

France chateau barrels; 10% new American, mixed wood sources; 55% 1- and 2-year-old French barrels.  

pH: 3.50; TA: .65mg/100ml; alcohol: 13.6 by volume

Production: 2950 cases

Release Date: Nov.1, 1999

1998 Zinfandel

The Blend

Varietal composition: 94% zinfandel, Bacchi Vineyard; 6% merlot, Mietz Vineyard  

Production: 400 cases.

Total Acidity: .60/100 ml.

pH: 3.50

Alcohol: 14.2%