Wine Color: Red

Vintage: 2004

Varietals: 77% Merlot, 21% Cabernet Sauvignon 2% Barbera

Appellation: 97% Livermore Valley, San Francisco Bay 3% Arroyo Seco, Monterey

Winemaker: Karl D. Wente

Alcohol: 13.5%

PH: 3.48

Acid: 0.60 g/100ml

Residual Sugar: Dry

Vineyard:

Crane Ridge is the gently sloping formation of hills running along the
southeastern corner of the famous Livermore Valley.  The Wente family’s hillside
Merlot vineyards deliver fully ripened fruit with exceptional depth of character.

Fermentation:

This blend was fermented in upright stainless steel fermenters.  The
fermentation temperatures exceeded 90°F to maximize color and tannin extraction.

Aging:

All parts of this blend were aged for at least 12 months in French and
American oak barrels.