2001
Paul Hobbs Merlot, Michael Black Vineyard Napa Valley
Winemaker's Notes
Deep red/black color. Aromas of blueberry, cinnamon, and cedar. Big Concentrated flavors on the palate reveal richness of cherry fruit flavors, made more intriguing with a trace of spice and earth. Full bodied, this is an elegant wine that is enjoyable now and will be for years to come. Alcohol 14.7%.
Vineyard
Owner/Manager
Michael Black
Vineyard
Michael Black Vineyard
Appellation
Napa Valley
Clones
Curtiss
Vineyard Age
14 years
Site
In the Coombsville area east of the town of Napa. A southeast exposure on a hillside with rocky, volcanic soils.
Yield
Less than 2.0 tons/acre
Harvest
Harvest Date
September 28
Harvest Brix
24.9°
Growing Season
Warm days and cool nights during the growing season resulted in a crop with excellent color, fully developed flavors and great acidity. Diligent work in the vineyard to limit a large crop set helped optimize richness in the grapes. Cool weather during harvest provided enhanced flavor development.
Winemaking
Hand harvested grapes
Fermented in an open-top stainless steel fermentors
