2009 harvest winemakers' blog

Fermenting Napa Valley Merlot, Malbec and Cabernet Franc

The unusual ripening patterns required extra care in the vineyard as well as the winery
Posted: Oct 2, 2009 10:30am ET
By Mia Klein

In the past week we've picked Merlot and Cabernet Franc from St. Helena for Bressler, and the same two varieties from Frediani Vineyard in Calistoga for Selene, Cabernet Sauvignon from St. Helena and Malbec from Stagecoach Vineyard, both for Boyanci Wine.

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