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Our taste in Merlot runs more toward the Old World discipline of Bordeaux than toward California goose-down comforters. The place in Sonoma to pursue that ideal is Ravenswood's own Carneros region, whose bayfront breezes and chilling fog keep things firm and well-structured. Our Sonoma County Merlot has notes of leather, smoke and green olive, plus a smattering of Sonoma Valley fruit that announces its presence with ripe plums and cherries, velvety texture and hint of brown sugar. Finally, a couple of Cabernets (Franc and Sauvignon) add backbone. In sum: a classic California version of a classic Pomerol.

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FLAVOR PROFILE: Deep ruby in color. Complex scents of ripe loganberry, plums, smoke, anise, allspice, vanilla and licorice
Composition: 98% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation: Sonoma County
Aging: 20 months in French oak, 30% new
Alcohol: 14.5 %
Ageability: 5 to 7 years
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