Stone Creek 2004 Merlot, Mendocino County

Harvest Notes


Alc. by vol.:	13.6%
Residual sugar:	0.50 g/100 ml
pH:	3.62
Total acidity:	0.69 g/100 ml

2004 was an early and fast vintage year. Bud break was early, and a moderate spring kept the plants growing with a moderate crop load set. Summer temperatures were typically warm but without extreme heat. By mid-August fruit was ripening well, and harvest started relatively early for our Stone Creek 2004 Merlot. It has good color with ripe, berry flavors. Aging in both new and used oak barrels adds a dimension and richness to the natural flavors from the grapes.

Tasting Notes

Our Stone Creek 2004 Merlot, Mendocino County, has toffee and cinnamon aromas, with rich black cherry, black tea, and dark chocolate flavors on the palate. The finish has a smooth, velvety texture and lingering black cherry flavors. Drink now through 2009.

Pairing Suggestions

The 2004 Merlot would be delicious with lamb or roast turkey, pulled pork barbecue, and firm cheeses such as aged cheddar, Grana, and aged Monterey Jack.

Awards & Accolades

Gold - 2008 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Silver - 2007 West Coast Wine Competition
Silver - 2007 Long Beach Grand Cru
Silver - 2007 Sonoma-Marin Fair Wine Competition
Silver - 2008 Monterey Wine Competition
Silver - 2008 Riverside International Wine Competition
Bronze - 2007 Grand Harvest Awards
Bronze - 2007 Monterey Wine Competition
Bronze - 2007 Pacific Rim Wine Competition
Bronze - 2007 Riverside International Wine Competition
Bronze - 2007 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
Bronze - 2007 San Francisco International Wine Competition
Bronze - 2008 Grand Harvest Awards
Bronze - 2008 West Coast Wine Competition
Bronze - 2008 Lodi International Wine Competition Sensitive Award
Bronze - 2008 Mendocino County Fair Wine Competition
Bronze - 2008 U.S. Professional Wine Buyers Competition
Bronze - 2008 Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits
Bronze - 2008 American Wine Society Commission Wine Competition

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