Tasting Note

Harvest Notes - The 2003 growing season provided an unusually challenging set of circumstances. A damp spring led to a late bud break and co... (more...)ol weather mixed with periodic heat spikes during the prime growing season led to a hectic, later-than-normal harvest in most of our vineyards. The erratic weather during the growing season, especially early on, was nature’s way of crop thinning. On three different occasions heavy rain was in the forecast causing many winemakers to pick their grapes early. We didn’t pick and the rain never came. Tasting Notes - Notes of spice, cedar and blue cheese on the nose evolving into rich black fruit in the mouth with textures of velvet and sweet cedar oak. Medium intensity, with chewy tannins and a spicy exotic weight. Loads of finesse and milk chocolate on the finish. 2003 Merlot Facts85% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Teroldego and 2% Sangiovese Napa Valley AppellationExtended maceration on skinsAged for 20 months in 60% new French Oak barrelsWinemaking - Our Merlot is showing an intense concentration not found in previous vintages of Luna Merlot. I think 2003 is a very solid vintage with excellent concentration, but time may be required for its full potential to be realized.Buy Now!!