entral Valley Merlot Size:750mL supported by firm tannins and

supported by firm tannins and dusty-earth accents that are hallmarks of the Rutherford Bench

an advocacy group for wines produced exclusively from non-irrigated vines

Xavier believes in maintaining an average vine age of 30 to 40 years and practices lutte raisonnée (“reasoned struggle”)

melon and peaches

It should drink nicely for another 2-3 years

entral Valley Merlot Size:750mL supported by firm tannins andA soft, juicy, plummy, medium bodied red wine with plum and sweet spice notes on the nose and the palate. Easy drinking and pairs fabulously with a juicy burger, virtually any red meat dish, white meat dishes and medium to mature hard cheeses.