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"This Merlot established the winery's significant role as a Merlot producer nationwide over ten years ago. Soft tannins and subtle oak balance out the fruit in this medium bodied wine.

The Barrel Selected label was introduced to the Chateau Julien wine portfolio in 1998. These wines typically have mild tannins and forward fruit, making them extremely food-friendly and approachable upon release. The Barrel Selected wines are aged in one-to-three year old French and American oak barrels, and have been awarded numerous value accolades over the years.

This wine was produced solely from grapes grown in the Monterey County appellation. Winemaker Bill Anderson recently expanded beyond our own vineyard to explore quality, diversity and unique varietal characteristics through additional local vineyard partnerships. Long term relationships based on nearly 30 years of local wine production has allowed Anderson the fl exibility to draw from multiple sources to produce the best quality and value for our Barrel Selected wines. This wine was harvested from vineyards in the warmer regions of south Monterey County, where warm daytime temperatures are followed by cool nights to ensure ripe fruit development and balanced acidity." -Winery