Donati, 'Paicines' Merlot - 2016
Item # 38240
750mL
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$215.52
$193.97/ Case of 12
Tasting Notes
The Donati Family Estate Vineyard site enjoys a variety of soils from limestone to decomposed granite to clay loam, and access to the cooling ocean breezes of the Monterey Bay. Aged in oak for 22 months with a combination of American and French barrels.
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