2001 Release

May 2004

It is with great pleasure that we announce the much anticipated release of Strata Vineyards 2001 Napa Valley Merlot. If you enjoyed the 2000 Vintage, you will love the 2001! Once again we have used 100% Merlot grapes, grown by us on our property in the newly approved Oak Knoll District Appellation of the Napa Valley.

Tasting Notes:
A fascinating bouquet with extremely interesting complex highlights of toasted oak, sweet black cherries, vanilla, & chocolate. The mouth flavors are generous with rich, ripe, chewy soft tannins, & highly extracted amounts of cherry. Big and fruit forward, this wine will appeal to even the most die hard Cabernet drinker.

Winemaking Notes:
• Grape Varietal: 100% Merlot
• Appellation: Oak Knoll District , Napa Valley
• Sugar at Harvest: 24.5 degrees brix
• Time in Oak: 24 months
• Type of Oak: 50% new French 50% new American Oak
• Alcohol: 14.2%
• Bottled: November 5, 2003
• Cases Produced: 1200 cases

100% Merlot 100% Napa Valley
Our 2001 Merlot is a classic that will compliment a wide range of food. Drink now or cellar a case and enjoy its evolution over the next decade.

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