2005  Merlot

Rich plumy nose with abundant milk chocolate aromas and intense blueberry jam. Hibiscus flowers and gentle oak round out the finish of the bouquet. Copious blueberry jam follows through upfront in the palate. Nice tannin structure with a long mid-palate of dried hibiscus that leads to a lingering blackberry finish with notes of cedar.

Varietal Content:

88% Merlot, 12% Malbec

Bottled:

7/27/07

PH:

3.84

TA:

.55gms/100ml

Alcohol:

15%

Residual Sugar:

.02%

Released:

1/2008

Cases Produced:

497

Winemaker:

Rick Lanza

Price: $11.00 (10% Case Discount)

• 2 Tbs oil
• 1 onion chopped
• 1 clove garlic
• 2 medium tomatoes or can chopped tomatoes
• 3 Tbs flour
• 1 stalk cellery chopped finely
• 1 carrot chopped finely
• 1 bell pepper chopped finely

• 2 potatoes diced
• 1 can Pink Beans
• 4 or 5 cups water
• 2 Tbs chopped sweet basil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 1/2 cups salad macaroni
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese

Directions:

Saute onion, garlic, and tomatoes in oil and add flour and stir until blended and bubbly. Add next 7 ingrediants and bring to a boil. Salt and pepper soup to taste and simmer for about 1 1/2 hours. Add macaroni and cook until tender. Just before serving add cheese. Enjoy with crusty french bread and a glass of Wooden Valley Merlot

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