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Wine Information
2009 Ridge Estate Merlot
Varietal Information 100% Merlot
Yields, Estate Merlot Parcels:
25 tons from 13 acres,14.2% alcohol by volume
History
Ridge first made merlot in 1974 from the exposed Point vineyard, planted on Monte Bello Ridge at an elevation of 2600'. Originally, we wanted to see if the varietal could match the quality of, and be included in, our estate cabernet. Once satisfied that it could, we planted more merlot over the...
