Winemaker’s Notes
PRODUCT INFORMATION SHEET
| VARIETY: VINEYARD DESIGNATION: VINTAGE: AVERAGE BRIX: ALCOHOL: ACIDITY (%): pH: RESIDUAL SUGAR (%): YEAST: OAKING: |
Cellar Reserve Merlot Rising Star Vineyard 2006 24.6 14.1% 0.65 (As Tartaric) 3.39 .13 Pasteur Red 9 months in both new and used French oak barrels |
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UPC Number: 0-88596-11909 750 ML Bottles/Case: 12 Weight LBS/Case: 33.75 |
Cases/Pallet: 75 Cases/Tie: 15 Ties/Pallet: 5 |
Llano Estacado 2006 Cellar Reserve Merlot is a blend of 95.0% Merlot and 4.3% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Rising Star Vineyard with 0.7% Sangiovese from the Newsom Vineyard. The two vineyards are among the best in the state of Texas creating a wine that is smooth, round and delicate with a complex bouquet expressing currant and plum flavors.
Serve Cellar Reserve Merlot at a cool room temperature (58-70F) with Texas beef tenderloin, wild game or pasta. When consumed in moderation, this wine is a healthy complement to any meal. Enjoy!