Pride Mountain Vineyards Vintner Select Merlot is produced by Pride Mountain Vineyards from Merlot grapes grown across Napa and Sonoma counties. The warm Napa climate provides ripeness while the cooler climate of Sonoma provides balancing freshness. The winemaking process involves fermentation in stainless steel to preserve fruit flavors followed by aging in oak barrels for complex sweet spice notes. The resulting wine is a rich and full-bodied Merlot with notes of black cherry, plum, and chocolate, balanced by firm tannins and a long, smooth finish. This wine is a perfect choice for those who appreciate bold wines with less angular tannins.