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Merlot Broadway Farms

VARIETAL
Merlot

NOTES

VINEYARD: Located in the northwest portion of the Carneros appellation, providing a mild climate of warm days and cool nights. In 2002 a prime property was found 2 miles south from the historic square in downtown Sonoma and purchased by Jim and Marilyn Hybiske. Six of their wine loving friends joined forces to develop a small vineyard and produce exceptional Sonoma County wines exclusively for their family and friends. In 2012 the farm was purchased by Preston Raisin and he has continued the commitment to organic farming of grapes, other fruits, and vegetables. Work was begun on the vineyard in the spring of 2004 with special attention taken to choose the finest grape varietals and clones for this unique Carneros location.
Johanna started working with this organically-farmed vineyard in 2019. Predominantly planted to Merlot, the site also has a small amount of chardonnay. this fully functioning farm and event site has everything from fruit trees to farm animals.

VINIFICATION: Pressed midway through fermenting to lock in the crunchy lean Merlot flavors and then aged for 18 months in barrel to soften the tannins and enliven the fruit.