2020 Reserve Merlot
2023 Spring Release
In Stock
FABLE 395: THE SNAKE, THE EAGLE AND THE FARMER
A Snake and an Eagle were entangled in a deadly battle. As the Snake almost succeeded in strangling the Eagle, a Farmer passing by took pity on the bird, and wrestled the Snake from its throat. Furious, the Snake lunged at the Farmer but missed, instead filling his drink horn with its poison.
Unaware, the Farmer continued on his way, and soon paused to lift the water to his mouth. The Eagle swooped down from the sky, snatching the tainted drinking horn from the Farmer, saving his life.
An act of kindness is well repaid.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2020
Varietal
Merlot
Appellation
El Pomar District, Paso Robles
Vineyard Designation
The Templeton Preserve
Aging
33% New American Oak, 67% Neutral American Oak
Alcohol %
14.1
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Nose:
Unsweetened Cocoa powder
Prosciutto
Peppermint Leaf
Pomegranate
Palate:
Red Vine Licorice
Dried Italian Herbs
Green Olive
Dehydrated Cranberries
Production Notes
This Merlot is 100% estate grown at The Templeton Preserve. It was 100% destemmed and underwent native fermentation. It fermented to dryness after two weeks on the skins, was pressed straight to barrel and aged in 67% neutral oak and 33% New American Oak for 20 months before being bottled.
