Composed of Perkins, watershed alluvial gravel, sand, and loam soils, this vineyard has that magic combination of soil type, aspect, and micro-climate for Bordeaux varieties to develop the intense concentration and phenolic ripeness needed to produce structured, ageworthy wines. This elegant Merlot has a modern Bordeaux Right Bank quality to the nose and palate, offering a complex array of red and black fruit aromas, with notes of cedar, toffee, mocha, warm earth, and dark chocolate.