Borrowing from a Latin phrase meaning "remember your death," memento mori is like carpe diem with a macabre twist. It's our way to remind you that life's too short. Spoil yourselves! And our Merlot is a great place to start. Densely layered with rich black cherry, dark chocolate and cinnamon spice, the fruit lingers on the palette like the sonorous tolling of bells. So what are you waiting for? Eat, drink and be merry, for tomorrow we'll die.

Vintage

2005

Varietal

100% Merlot

Appellation

100% Russian River Valley, Frank Johnson Vineyards

Alcohol

14.8%

pH

3.68

Release Date

November 30, 2007

Suggested Retail

$25

Production

491 cases

Wood

18 months in 35% new French 10% new American 55% neutral oak