LaZarre 2017 Merlot, Paso Robles

The Margarita Ranch is a large vineyard near the top of the Cuesta Grade and just to the south of the town of Santa Margarita in the southernmost part of Paso Robles. It is pretty much its own sub-appellation and is unique for the deposits of fossilized seashells and cooler climate due to its proximity to the ocean. As Merlot does best almost where Pinot grows, the resulting wines from this vineyard are dark and fairly tannic, with an almost Bordeaux-like quality. Very expressive and we like it that way. Our Merlot is exciting to us and we hope you get the same kick out of drinking it as we do.18 months in 60% new French oak barrels 40% American oak barrels