2007 Krupp Brothers Merlot, Stagecoach Vineyard

Vineyard: Stagecoach Vineyard, Napa Valley

Varietal Composition: 75% Merlot, 13% Petit Verdot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Cabernet Franc

Rating: 91 points, Wine Spectator

Winemaker's Notes: Appealing nose with aromas of red currant, cocoa, black olive and cedar. This wine attacks the palate with a lively entry filled with flavors of red raspberry, spicy plum, creamy cocoa and hazelnut. Medium bodied with a well structured mid-palate. The tannins are soft yet persistent and polished, which makes for a concentrated wine with a long and pleasant finish.