2021 Fifth Hill Oake Shade Ranch Merlot - Double Gold Winner

Producer: Fifth Hill Wines  
Region: Sonoma Mountain, Sonoma Valley, Sonoma County, California 
Varietal: Merlot 
Year: 2021 

Double Gold Medal Winner - 2026 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 

Winemaker Notes: 

"This Merlot comes from 800 ft. in elevation on Sonoma Mountain. It has a deep, dense ruby-red color with hints of purple at the rim. It shows an intense and complex bouquet of ripe dark fruits like blackcurrant, blackberry, and plum. Secondary aromas of cedar and vanilla. On the palate, this is a full-bodied wine with black fruit notes and well-integrated tannins. This provides a good structure and grip, but also provides a balanced acidity. The wine finishes with smooth dark chocolate and earthy notes adding depth and persisting flavors. The wine is perfect to cellar or pop open for a nice steak." 

Alcohol: 14.2% 

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