2020 Kazi Cellars Merlot

Producer: Kazi Cellars 
Region: Sonoma Valley, Sonoma County, California 
Varietal: Merlot 
Year: 2020 

Winemaker Notes: 

"Organically grown, vinted with natural yeast, and aged using minimal sulfite additions and no interventions such as fining and filtration. Four percent organic Cabernet Sauvignon from a vineyard one-quarter mile away was added to give a bit of structure to the Merlot. The fruit has been sourced from Grebennikof since the 2007 vintage and this is the earliest vintage Kazi Cellars have experienced from this vineyard. This is due to the need to bring in fruit before the smoke from the Glass Fire arrived. Flavors of blackberries, cherry, plum. A minimal touch on the oak along with higher acidity makes for a more food-friendly style. We at Kazi liken it to an Italian Merlot from northern Italy." 

Alcohol: 13.9% 

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