2020 Kazi Cellars Sonoma Valley Merlot

Organically grown, fermented with native yeast, and aged using minimal sulfite additions and no interventions such as fining and filtration. Four percent organic Cabernet Sauvignon from a vineyard one-quarter mile away was added to give a bit of structure to the Merlot. The fruit has been sourced from Grebennikof since the 2007 vintage and this is the earliest vintage Kazi Cellars have experienced from this vineyard. This is due to the need to bring in fruit before the smoke from the Glass Fire arrived. Flavors of blackberries, cherry, plum. A minimal touch on the oak along with higher acidity makes for a more food-friendly style. We at Kazi liken it to an Italian Merlot from northern Italy. Organically grown, fermented with native yeast, and aged using minimal sulfite additions and no interventions such as fining and filtration. Four percent organic Cabernet Sauvignon from a vineyard one-quarter mile away was added to give a bit of structure to the Merlot. The fruit has been sourced from Grebennikof since the 2007 vintage and this is the earliest vintage Kazi Cellars have experienced from this vineyard. This is due to the need to bring in fruit before the smoke from the Glass Fire arrived. Flavors of blackberries, cherry, plum. A minimal touch on the oak along with higher acidity makes for a more food-friendly style. We at Kazi liken it to an Italian Merlot from northern Italy. Date harvested: September 12, 2020 Brix: 22.6 - ph: 3.57 - Alc: 13.9% Natural fermentation: started on September 16th Bottled: August 2023