2008 Calina Reserva Merlot Price: $10 - Add to Cart (United States Shipping Only) "The wine shows red berries, plums, black and red cherries and cedar on the nose. The mid-palate is plump, plush and juicy with a dash of vanilla from the oak barrels. The long finish is bolstered by mild tannins and balanced acidity." Winemaker, Gavin Taylor Overall, 2008 was an excellent year with mild autumn temperatures that allowed the grapes to hang for an extended period. Intense vineyard practices, including winter pruning, shoot suckering and fruit thinning, ensured that all vines were in perfect balance. Harvest was done entirely by hand and based upon taste, not numbers. After a three-day, cold soak to extract additional color and flavor, the juice was fermented and then transferred to a combination of French and American oak barrels for 10 months. Composition: Appellation: 85% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Malbec, 1%Cabernet Franc Maule Valley Download the Product Sheet