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Cellar Reserve Merlot

Rising Star Vineyard

2006

24.6

14.1%

0.65 (As Tartaric)

3.39

.13

Pasteur Red

9 months in both new and used French oak barrels 

UPC Number: 0-88596-11909

750 ML Bottles/Case: 12

Weight LBS/Case: 33.75

Cases/Pallet: 75

Cases/Tie: 15

Ties/Pallet: 5


Llano Estacado 2006 Cellar Reserve Merlot is a blend of 95.0% Merlot and 4.3% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Rising Star Vineyard with 0.7% Sangiovese from the Newsom Vineyard.  The two vineyards are among the best in the state of Texas creating a wine that is smooth, round and delicate with a complex bouquet expressing currant and plum flavors.

Serve Cellar Reserve Merlot at a cool room temperature (58-70F) with Texas beef tenderloin, wild game or pasta.  When consumed in moderation, this wine is a healthy complement to any meal.  Enjoy!