A fortified wine made from Merlot Grapes, they were picked late to allow for some dehydration of the fruit to concentrate flavors.  It has hints of cherry, chocolate, licorice, and spice.

After a good harvest, a winemaker wants to preserve as much of the natural flavor contained within the grapes as possible. The 2003 vintage was carefully de-stemmed, before crush, to limit the extraction of excess tannin. The press juice was immediately allowed to cold soak, a technique that enables it to concentrate additional flavor and character prior to fermentation. Once primary fermentation was complete and the wine had been separated from the skins and pulp, it underwent a secondary period of malolactic fermentation to further compliment its fruit-forward character, as well as extended barrel aging.

$15.99