2002 Release

Fall 2005

Our 2001 vintage was a stunning one, but we think that 2002 may be even better. Wine Spectator magazine had this to say about the 2002 Merlot vintage in Napa Valley: “It’s about as good as it gets…” Short and to the point—it’s a great year for Strata Vineyards Merlot.

Tasting Notes:
According to Winemaker Dave Cofran, the 2002 Merlot is deep and dense with aromas of black cherry, blueberry, chocolate, cinnamon and toasty sweet oak. On the palate, it’s lush and silky with deep, concentrated flavors of chocolate, black cherry and sweet oak; it’s excellently balanced for drinking now, but has the structure to age gracefully in your cellar. Our 2002 Merlot is Napa Valley Merlot kicked up a notch or two! Drink now or cellar a case and enjoy the wine as it evolves over the next decade.

Winemaking Notes:
• Grape Varietal: 100% Merlot
• Appellation: Oak Knoll District , Napa Valley
• Sugar at Harvest: 24.6 degrees brix
• Time in Oak: 23 months
• Type of Oak: 50% new French 50% new American Oak
• Alcohol: 14.5%
• Bottled: November 6, 2004
• Cases Produced: 1200 cases

100% Merlot 100% Napa Valley
Our 2002 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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