Stanton - Pinot Noir Reserve 2018 Merlot is just about anything that

is just about anything that red wine goes with

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Our 'Lylee' bottling is our first Pinot Noir bottling of our estate vineyard each year and is meant to be a fruit forward and opproachable representation of our vineyard

dry conditions prevailed through the summer and fruit set was higher than average requiring thinning to ensure incredible wines

and a juicy midpalate of plum

Stanton - Pinot Noir Reserve 2018 Merlot is just about anything thatCharlie sure knows how to grow grapes and winemaker Ray Walsh knows how to turn them into some serious wine. I find these wines to be extraordinary values. If they had a more famous label on the label, people wouldn't hesitate to pay at least 50% more for them. (If you haven't yet, try his Pinot Blanc some time one of the best in the valley). This is a barrel selection of the best of the vintages Pinot Noir.