50% Syrah and 50% Zinfandel combine to become a rich and full-bodied red with notes of black cherry, cedar and spice, and a very complex finish. Truly a Mediterranean style red table wine.
Blackbird is the name for our Mediterranean style red blend. Half Syrah and half Zinfandel, this well-balanced wine offers notes of bursting blackberry, black cherry, chocolate, black olive, prune, and mission fig. The palate is generously coated with elegant tannin texture and modest acidity.
Vineyards and Growing Season: The Merlo Family Vineyards are located on the riverbanks of the wildandscenicSouthForkoftheTrinityRiver.Surroundedby8000 ft. mountains on all sides, the vineyards are higher than most Californiavineyards,atanelevationof1,250feet.Thevalleyfloor consists of alluvial soils, allowing for excellent drainage and producing elegant yet complex flavors. The surroundinghillsides are composedofshallownativeclay,whichhelpstocreatebold,well- structured wines. The growing season isthree to four weeks later than that of Napa or Sonoma, allowing forslower ripening and increased hang time creating full, concentrated flavorswithoutoverripening ordepletingthe naturalacids.
