This Merlot was primarily sourced from our San Lucas Vineyard in Monterey County which helped elicit the ultimate expression of full fruit and velvety texture while maintaining varietal integrity. In the winery, we used a variety of techniques to maximize flavor intensity and retain bright fruit flavors while managing tannin levels, including cold soaking, pump over, and varying fermentation lengths and temperatures. The wine was aged in French and American oak for 6 months.