"Made with 15% Cabernet Franc, which adds a welcome cherry tart richness to the earthy blackberries and herbs, this Merlot is priced well for an elegant restaurant wine. It?s dry and crisp and smooth, and so easy to drink with a fine steak."
In 1962, Daniel C. and Daniel J. Gainey founded Gainey Vineyard. They are committed to farming their vineyards in a safe and sustainable way and were first to explore the diversity of both the warmer eastern Santa Ynez Valley (Bordeaux varieties) and the cooler western Sta. Rita Hills (Burgundian varieties). Today, third-generation owner Daniel H. Gainey continues his family’s mission. Winemaker Kirby Anderson, Burgundian variety winemaker joined Gainey in 1997 after spending several years as assistant winemaker for Bernardus and La Crema.
