The 1997 Merlot Unfiltered (produced from a severely thinned crop) possesses a saturated ruby color, and a lovely nose of sweet black cherry fruit intermixed with herbs, minerals, and spice. Lush, ripe, and fragrant, this forward Merlot should be accessible when released, and last for 12 or more years. Newton was one of the first California wineries to produce high quality, ageworthy Merlot made in an elegant style, with admirable character, richness, and depth. All of the Newton wines are fermented with natural yeasts in order to obtain more complex aromatics. The malolactic fermentations take place in barrel to promote greater integration of wood, and to encourage more textural richness in the wines. All of the wines, including the Chardonnay, are bottled without filtration. Tel. (707) 963-9000; Fax (707) 963-5408

The 1997 Merlot Unfiltered (produced from a severely thinned crop) possesses a saturated ruby color, and a lovely nose of sweet black cherry fruit intermixed with herbs, minerals, and spice. Lush, ripe, and fragrant, this forward Merlot should be accessible when released, and last for 12 or more years.Newton was one of the first California wineries to produce high quality, ageworthy Merlot made in an elegant style, with admirable character, richness, and depth.All of the Newton wines are fermented with natural yeasts in order to obtain more complex aromatics. The malolactic fermentations take place in barrel to promote greater integration of wood, and to encourage more textural richness in the wines. All of the wines, including the Chardonnay, are bottled without filtration.Tel. (707) 963-9000; Fax (707) 963-5408