At Stone Tower, our Merlot is often reserved as a vital part of Windswept Hill. This is the third Reserve single varietal Merlot we have created in our history. The wine is crafted from 100% Estate fruit and is a little over 90% Merlot, a touch of Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine is rich and complete, and the more than 18 months in oak create a beautiful nose of dark cherry with hints of various dark fruits and a touch of cedar. The black cherry dances on the palate from the mid-palate through the finish we experience a soft and luxurious roundness. The wine is self-confident and has incredible grace and balance. In the French wine world, they say vin de garde” (wine for laying down) when the wine is age-worthy – although very enjoyable now, this wine will deepen and soften over the next seven to ten years. Drink now through 2030.

96% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Sauvignon
18 months in 100% French Oak, 60% new
14.7% ABV