2001
Napa Valley
RCF Merlot
The 6-acre Fisher Vineyard estate vineyard was planted with Three Palms Merlot bud-wood and the Diamond Mountain clone of Cabernet Franc in the sandy, stony soils on the Silverado Trail just south of Calistoga. The vineyard brings low yields of less than 3 tons/acre, producing ripe and flavorful berries with thick skins.
Production Notes
Fruit is 100% de-stemmed, whole-berry fermentation
Indigenous yeast fermentation, with extended maceration
Tasting Notes
The 2001 RCF Merlot is full of luscious cassis and blueberry fruit, ripe tannins, notes of bittersweet chocolate and sweet spice, all of which add complexity and richness to this bright, elegant Merlot. For those who have come to love the unique character of this bottling, you'll experience it in abundance in this classic 2001 vintage.
Vintages Produced
(Notes available on recent vintages)
1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000
2001 2002
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