Blend Composition: 100.00% Merlot

Vineyard Designation: Snowden Vineyards, Hillside Vineyard east of Rutherford

Harvest Date: September 21, 2004

Harvest Analysis: 26.2 Brix, 3.5 gms/l TA, 3.85 pH

Pre-Fermentation Maceration: 72 hours @ 60 degrees F.

Pumpover Regime: 2 times/day with Aeration

Maximum Fermentation Temperature: 90 degrees F.

Total Skin Contact Time: 37 days

Barrel Aging: 18 months in Chateau Style French oak, Medium Plus Toast, 66% new

Bottling Date: May 25, 2006

Case Production: 288 cases