Chardonnay Zinfandel Trinity County Trinity County 2015 2016 Gold Silver Grand Harvest San Francisco Medal Medal Chronicle Wine Awards Competition “Aged half in stainless steel and “This Old-World Primitivo style half in French oak, this Zinfandel shows a great balance of Chardonnay has a perfect balance acids and tannins, rounded out of soft fruit notes, smooth finish with juicy plum and a hint of and a hint of citrus.” cedar.” www.merlovineyards.com www.merlovineyards.com

Syrah Rosé Syrah Trinity County Trinity County 2016 2015 Gold Silver San Francisco Medal Medal SIMI Winery Chronicle Wine Rosé Competition Competition “Slightly spicy and richly dark, “Fully dry, but with a round fruity with notes of ripe, dark berries core of wild strawberries and supported by hints of espresso and watermelon, this exquisite rosé stout porter, this chewy Syrah is drinks like velvet.” sure to please the palate” www.merlovineyards.com www.merlovineyards.com

Pinot Noir Blackbird Trinity County Trinity County 2016 2015 Silver Silver San Francisco Grand Harvest Medal Chronicle Wine Medal Competition Awards “Our estate Syrah and Zinfandel “With rich, velvety tannins, deep combine to create a very fruits, and just the right amount approachable, yet rich and full-bodied of earth and mineral notes, this blend with notes of cedar and spice, Pinot Noir is definitely not shy.” and a surprisingly complex finish.” www.merlovineyards.com www.merlovineyards.com Zinfandel Chardonnay Trinity County Trinity County 2016 2015 Silver Gold San Francisco Grand Harvest Medal Chronicle Wine Medal Competition Awards

“This Old-World Primitivo style “Aged half in stainless steel and Zinfandel shows a great balance of half in French oak, this acids and tannins, rounded out Chardonnay has a perfect balance with juicy plum and a hint of of soft fruit notes, smooth finish cedar.” and a hint of citrus.” www.merlovineyards.com www.merlovineyards.com

Syrah Syrah Rosé Trinity County Trinity County 2016 Gold San Francisco Silver 2015 Medal Chronicle Wine Medal SIMI Winery Competition Rosé Competition

“Slightly spicy and richly dark, “Fully dry, but with a round fruity with notes of ripe, dark berries core of wild strawberries and supported by hints of espresso and watermelon, this exquisite rosé stout porter, this chewy Syrah is drinks like velvet.” sure to please the palate” www.merlovineyards.com www.merlovineyards.com

Blackbird Pinot Noir Trinity County Trinity County 2015 2016 Silver Grand Harvest Silver San Francisco Medal Medal Chronicle Wine Awards Competition “Our estate Syrah and Zinfandel combine to create a very “With rich, velvety tannins, deep approachable, yet rich and full-bodied fruits, and just the right amount blend with notes of cedar and spice, of earth and mineral notes, this and a surprisingly complex finish.” Pinot Noir is definitely not shy.” www.merlovineyards.com www.merlovineyards.com