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Bone Dance

2006 Merlot California

Dice have been with us a long, long time. Early shamans tossed bones to divine the intent of the gods. Homer’s Iliad mentions Theban dice. The Roman legions passed the time in siege by rolling dice on the backs of their shields, betting equipment and food. Richard the Lionheart was a fan of Hazard, which was the name the game had as it made its way to the New World. The game of Craps we know today offers a bettor the best odds against the house. But it’s easy to get caught up in the frenzy of this most sociable casino game, so watch yourself.

The 2006 vintage is SOLD OUT. Please call (415) 398-1630 to be placed on the waiting list for the next release.

Round, soft but vibrant, good complexity, firm yet pliable tannins, good bones with plenty of flesh.

Cherry, red current, raspberry, cocoa powder, cinnamon stick, sandalwood, black olive.

Merlot from the southern Napa Valley including the up and coming Napa-Coombsville area. Cabernet Sauvignon from two vineyards in Paso Robles: the Voladores and Sunbelt vineyards.

Hand-harvested / Small-lot fermentations / Moderated extraction / 10-14 day macerations / 20 months in barrels.

431 cases