Red Wine

2022 Umpqua Pinot Noir

The grapes were grown with full sun exposure for all of the full-bodied and ripeness possible. Dark burgundy in color and aroma is a combination of cherry jam and a hand full of caramel-coated Spanish peanuts. The flavors are tarter with cranberries fighting not-so-ripe raspberries for supremacy. Tiny traces of roasted pork, lemon and cumin show up on the long finish. Pairs well with food. 20% whole cluster. 6 months French oak. Melrose Vineyard Wind Machine Rows.

2021 Parker Reserve Pinot Noir
Bright red with a brick hue in color, aromas of cigar box, violets, Rosemary & hints of plum draw you into this wine. Following are flavors of fig, coffee & red cherry which fade to cedar notes. It has a smooth tannic entry with a viscosity giving way to a long finish.

2016 Merlot

This wine has a tinge of regal color due to is fine age. The aroma is fresh and intense with ripe plum and cassis fruits with a subtle hint of eucalyptus. On the palate, the ripe profiles have assimilated a soft medium body with layers of complexity. 15% Heavy toasted American Oak and 85% neutral French oak barrels for 13 months. Melrose Tasting Room Block / Last vintage from Iverson Block.

2018 Syrah

This wine was made from co-fermenting 2% viognier skins with 20% whole clusters. This jammy dark red wine has layers of fruit complexity on the aroma and palate with the unmistakable cracked pepper expression. The soft tannin with crisp mid palate allows for an incredible wine with a backbone. French oak barrels for 9 months. Melrose Tasting Room Block / Southfork Vineyard.

2020 Tempranillo

Aromas of brambleberry preserve, toast, graham cracker and crème brulee invite you into this bright red wine. Tastes of plum, kiwi, leather, and ginger follow. It has round full tannins and a long crisp finish.

2022 Vin Du Red Blend

Aromas of brambleberry preserve, toast, graham cracker and crème brulee invite you into this bright red wine. Tastes of plum, kiwi, leather, and ginger follow. It has round full tannins and a long crisp finish.