1999 Ravenswood Rancho Salinas Vineyard Merlot Sonoma Valley

Sonoma Valley, California

Fueled initially by the inspiration and winemaking skills of Joel Peterson, aided and abetted by his business partner W. Reed Foster, Ravenswood winery has been dedicated to top quality, hand-crafted wine since the first crush in 1976.

This wine is a gorgeous marriage of traditional Bordeaux practices and distinctly California terroir. Located on the slopes of Moon Mountain, not far from the Monte Rosso Vineyard, Rancho Salina is planted with the three major grape varietals of Bordeaux: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot. Aged about two years in oak, this wine is as rich in texture as in flavor; built for the longer term!