Marita's Vineyard Select Private Reserve 2006
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Marita’s Vineyard is named after Bulmaro Montes’ younger daughter, Mara, who inspires him. The unique vineyard setting is a hillside slope, with well-drained rocky and stone/gravel soil. The vines’ root depth is shallow, averaging 24 to 36 inches, which has a major impact on fruit quality by concentrating the fruit flavors.
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This is a gigantic wine made solidly in the modern cult Napa style of dazzling power. It's similar to the winery's 2005, although lacking some of its structure. Massive in blackberries, black currants and cedar flavors, with a pleasantly earthy edge of green olives and carob.
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Marita's Vineyard began with a dream of a father and his two sons to own a vineyard and produce great wine. In 2001, this dream materialized from the work of Bulmaro and Manuel Jr. Armed with their father’s dedication, work ethics, expertise, and skills, Bulmaro and Manuel Jr. embarked on their wine-making journey.
Today, Marita's Vineyard puts into fruition Manuel Sr.'s dream of creating a phenomenal wine: the product of the highest quality based on hard work, experience, lifelong learning, and passion for perfection. Every single vine is treated like family: grown with love, attention, and positive energy. This care shines through the wine.
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