2005 2006 Blends

Here are a couple of blends I created for 2005 and 2006. Separately, I'll describe the blend process.

Meritage B, 2006: Lodi Zinfandel w/stems, Sangiacomo Vineyards Carneros Sonoma Merlot, Hopland Vineyards Mendicino Cabernet Sauvignon, Yakima Valley Prosser WA Merlot.

Meritage A, 2005/6: 2006 Suscol Ranch Merlot Napa CA, 2006 Alexander Valley Syrah Sonoma CA, 2006 State Lane Yountville Napa Cabernet Sauvignon, 2006 Old Hill Glen Ellen Sonoma CA Cabernet Sauvignon, 2005 Caldwell Napa CA Cabernet Sauvignon, 2005 Las Brisas Merlot Carneros Sonoma County CA,2005 State Lane Yountville Napa CA Cabernet Sauvignon

Tough job...

...but somebody's got to do it!

I'm checking out the progress of the 2008 vintage Chez Ray, currently resting with oak slats in 3- and 5-gallon carboys. What that means is thieving a bit of wine from each carboy, and sipping!



The Alexandar Valley Syrah (Brehm code 534) is yummy indeed, especially with VQ-15 yeast.