2000 GALLERON JAEGER MERLOT
NAPA VALLEY

The Vintage:

“The first harvest of the new century began with an ideal growing season. A cool, even weather pattern throughout the spring and summer allowed for slow, steady ripening which produced exceptional quality grapes with substantial yields. Mother Nature was cooperative this season, working hand-in-hand with the growers for an ideal vintage.”—Gary Galleron, Winemaker

The Vineyard:

Former Real Estate and Tax Attorney Bill Jaeger established Jaeger Vineyards in 1972. A consummate winegrower and businessman, Bill was a founding partner of Freemark Abbey Winery in 1967, and in 1976, established Rutherford Hill Winery. Bill’s foresight and passion for Merlot inspired him to plant 277 acres in the Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley. This region has proven to be an ideal location for producing outstanding Merlot.

The Wine:

Deep purple velvet in color with a voluptuous nose of fresh picked plums, red raspberries, blackberries, allspice and toasty oak. Succulent flavors brimming with highly extracted fruit remain true to the seductive aromas found in the nose. This wine is deep and amply endowed with dark, rich, ripe fruit. It’s impeccable structure, perfect balance and supple mouth-feel makes it a standout in the Galleron portfolio. Inviting and approachable now, the Jaeger Merlot will ultimately last 10-15 years.

What The Critics Say...

BEST MERLOT OF CALIFORNIA
1999 Vintage, California State Fair Wine Competition 2002
BEST MERLOT OF NAPA VALLEY
1999 Vintage, California State Fair Wine Competition 2002
GOLD MEDAL ~ 96 Points
1999 Vintage, California State Fair Wine Competition 2002

GALLERON 2000 JAEGER MERLOT
“Soft and gentle, with herb, coffee and cherry flavors. Oak adds vanilla and smoky notes. The flavors are marvelous…” Steve Heimoff, WINE ENTHUSIAST MAGAZINE

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