Cannonball Merlot 2019 Bottle:1 Champagne-style fractional pressing is practiced

Champagne-style fractional pressing is practiced to gently extract the purest juice

giving it a powerful structure but more immediate drinkability

nearly a century later

coming together harmoniously against lightly nippy tannins

fresh cherries and raspberries from Bonarda

Cannonball Merlot 2019 Bottle:1 Champagne-style fractional pressing is practicedMedium ruby in color showing a bouquet of cherry and black tea accented by subtle sweet vanilla French oak and a fetching blueberry compote note. The palate is generous and soft on approach, leading with supple cherry fruit and transitioning to richer boysenberry flavors on the mid palate where the medium firm tannins, caramel, and notes of clove and black pepper come into play. The vintages fresh acidity lends structure to this silky expression of