The 1997 Merlot Reserve Nun's Canyon Vineyard is a 100% Merlot aged in French oak. There are only 2,000 cases of this dense, structured, tannic, and more ambitious effort. Full-bodied and rich, with smoky blackberries and cherries intermixed with soil notes, this thick, juicy, well-structured Merlot will benefit from 2-3 years of cellaring, and keep for 12-15. Tel. (707) 833-4666; Fax (707) 833-6534