2009 Reserve Merlot 750ml

Bargetto Winery 2009 Reserve Merlot is ruby red around the edges and shifts to the darkest of garnets in the middle. The aroma carries the fruit of fresh blackberries and black currants. There are also some earthy tones of wet leather and tobacco leaves. The mouth is filling and has a long finish. The oak aging lends its hand with notes of caramel and vanilla on the palate to accompany those fresh dark berries. This wine is built to accompany food. The tannins and acid make it stand up to most anything that is rich and meaty.

• Best Merlot- Critics Challenge
• Silver- Tasters Guild International Wine Competition
• Silver- California State Fair

2008 Reserve Merlot, Santa Cruz Mountains 750ml

Bargetto Winery 2008 Reserve Merlot's color is bright ruby around the edges to a deep red garnet in the center. The aroma starts with dark cherries, blackberries, and raspberries with a hint of wet leather at the tail end of the nose. When you take a sip you are met with a big, bold, mouth filling and juicy palate that leaves no taste bud untouched. The tannins, oak and flavors all make for a harmonious experience. If you like big, bold, reds it will not matter what's for dinner.

Bargetto Winery has been dedicated to producing fine Santa Cruz Mountain wines for over 77 years. As one of California's historic wineries, and the oldest winery in the Santa Cruz Mountains, the third generation of Bargettos continues to pursue winemaking excellence and innovation.