Kimmel Merlot

 HISTORY

Kimmel Ranch, Potter Valley, Mendocino County
Kimmel Vineyards is located in Potter Valley, IVIendocino County, California.
Established as Kimwood Ranch in 1963, the property is approximately 1100
acres with the vineyards at an elevation of about 1000 feet. The first Chardon-
nay vines were planted in 1986. The Merlot vineyard was planted in 1997.
Recent grafting with Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petite Verdot and
Malbec will provide for future Bordeaux blends. Plans also call for a Cabernet
Sauvignon release in 2013.

The Grape

100% Merlot

Tasting Notes

Dark crimson purple wine with aromas of African vioiets, cedar,
biacP’, cherry, and pepper, intense aromas are then foiiowed with fla¬
vors of cherry, juicy piurn, dove and chocoiate. This Meriot is medi¬
um bodied and smooth with a veivety texture and soft tannins. Ready
to drinl< now

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