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Merlot lovers rejoice! You are bidding on three bottles of Merlot in 1.5L bottles from Alexander Valley Vineyards. Included is one 2006 Merlot, one 2007 Merlot, and one 2008 Merlot. Enjoy!

Alexander Valley Vineyards Merlot Alexander Valley 2006 Wetzel Family Estate:

Merlot has gotten a bad rap in recent years as a wimpy wine, but we're convinced we will change a lot of minds with our 2006 Estate Merlot. It's dense and rich, qualities a lot of folks associate with Cabernet Sauvignon. Winemaker Kevin Hall calls this a Merlot that think's it's a Cab. The 2006 growing season started out cool and wet and there was about a week of blistering temperatures in the summer. Yet more temperate conditions returned just in time for harvest, allowing the fruit to ripen evenly and develop some deep color. The long growing season delivered a beautiful Merlot showing aromas of black cherry, plum and pie spices like nutmeg and clove. In the glass, the wine opens up to reveal flavors of plum, vanilla, cherry and a touch of cranberry. 88 Points - Wine Enthusiast - December 2008

Gold Medal - 2009 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

Alexander Valley Vineyards Merlot Alexander Valley 2007 Wetzel Family Estate:

Aged Merlot Magnum from the AVV Wine Library!

90 points - California State Fair

Anyone who thinks Merlot is a lightweight has never tried this one. The 2007 is a well-structured wine with the kind of characteristics often ascribed to Cabernet.

Those characteristics are the result of the unique qualities of the five vineyards on the valley's southern end that provided the fruit for the 2007. The heavier soils in each of the vineyard sites allowed the fruit to ripen slowly and develop a wide range of flavors.

What you will find here is a lush Merlot with aromas of black cherry, plum, blackberry and cassis. In the glass are big flavors of plum, vanilla and dark cherry. On those occassions when you are about to reach for a Cab to serve with a particular dish, try this Merlot. You'll be surprised how good a partner it is.

“A lovely Merlot, soft and supple”
- Wine Enthusiast Magazine - December 2009

Alexander Valley Vineyards Merlot Alexander Valley 2008 Wetzel Family Estate:

If you love great Merlots, look no further.

This 2008 is a classic Alexander Valley Merlot, a wine with great structure and a lengthy finish. On the nose, blueberries and blackberries dominate. While certainly a weighty Merlot, there's also good balance with black cherry, blackberry and plum in abundance, surrounded by a touch of mint and sweet oak.

Gold Medal - Dallas Morning News

Gold Medal - Grand Harvest Awards

88 points - Beverage Testing Institute

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Item Special Note

Pick up/shipping information: At auction close, item will be available for pick up in Sebastopol, CA on the designated pick up days or it can be mailed at the winning bidder’s expense.

For planning, note that the pick up days are Friday, March 28, 2014 and Saturday, March 29, 2014 in Sebastopol, California. All information and details about pick up times and location will be given in the auction closing email.

Wine is shipped via AIM Mail Center. Here are the special notes in regards to shipping wine:

1. All wine requires a wine shipper in addition to any shipping and/or insurance charges. This item came with a wine shipper so there will be no extra charge for that. The estimated shipping cost for the West Coast is $30 and $40 to the East Coast (not including Alaska and Hawaii). Actual shipping will be charged at time of shipping. Magnum bottles cannot be combined with other bottles.

2. Wine is shipped “adult signature required” and the delivery must be signed for, it cannot be left without a signature. There is an additional $4.95 charge for this and it cannot be waived.

3. Wine can be shipped to the following 30 states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. If a state is not listed, state law prohibits wine from being shipped there.

SunRidge School is not responsible for items lost or damaged during shipping and/or mailing.

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