Leaping Horse Merlot

The Kautz family has been promoting and working with sustainable viticulture for over 35 years. Crop reduction, leaf removal, organic materials and drip irrigation are used throughout the vineyards to improve the quality and intensity of flavors. Cover crops, which attract beneficial insects are also employed. In addition, owl boxes and wood duck boxes are placed around the vineyards and ponds helping to preserve the surrounding habitats. This Merlot comes from soils that are sandy loam and well-drained allowing the wonderful ripeness come through to the grapes. The Leaping Horse Merlot has violet and dark fruit aromas with plum and black cherry. Mouth-filling yet smooth, this is “textbook” California Merlot that can pair with just about any food.