2018 Substance Merlot Vineyard Collection Northridge Vineyard 750 Ml POIRE WILLIAMS Fitzgerald and the historic Bottled-in-Bond

Fitzgerald and the historic Bottled-in-Bond designation

and light cane sugar

Earl Stevens Tropiscato by EARL STEVENS

leading to an eerily smooth finish

2018 Substance Merlot Vineyard Collection Northridge Vineyard 750 Ml POIRE WILLIAMS Fitzgerald and the historic Bottled-in-BondVINEYARD Northridge Vineyard (100%) Loamy, fine sand over silica limestone, these ancient soils above the Missoula Flood plain are some of the best to grow fruit. This site is higher elevation and has cooler evenings, which creates later ripening, lots of minerality and concentration. A hidden gem! TASTING NOTES BY WINEMAKER CHARLES SMITH What a beautiful nose. Black cherry, black cassis, and cut tobacco is just the invitation. A richness comes into