<H1>Raphael 2004 Estate Merlot -- Appellation America Shopping Cart</H1> <B>$16.00</B> -- <I><a href="http://wine.appellationamerica.com/wine-region/North-Fork-of-Long-Island.html" target=_new>North Fork, Long Island</a></I> <P> <IMG SRC="https://store.nexternal.com/flatiron/images/Raphael-EstateMerlot-04.jpg" ALIGN=right ALT="Raphael 2004 Estate Merlot" NAME="Raphael 2004 Estate Merlot" BORDER=0 HSPACE=10> <div style="background-color: #f7f7f7; padding: 15px 5px; border-bottom: 1px dashed #808080;"> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: #1E347C;">Tasting Notes:</span><br> We declassified the 2004 so that no First Label was produced in this year. Instead, we combined lots from older vines and our finest vineyard areas that in the past were slated for First Label only. The result is what we believe to be Long Island&#8217;s best value in the price category. The 2004 vintage is soft and round yet still fruity with subtle influences of toasty oak. The Merlot is on its own in this wine, providing gentle tannic structure and dense mouth feel. Partially fermented in stainless steel at 75 degrees F. to retain the bright aromatics. 100% Merlot in the tradition of a St. Emillion petit chateau. <br><br> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: #1E347C;"> Vintage Notes:</span><br> The 2004 vintage saw a return to normal growing conditions with average rainfall and temperatures. The summer was fairly dry but slightly cooler than normal, which allowed our Merlot to retain bright acidity and fresh aromatics. A delicate and elegant vintage, similar to the wines made in 2000. <br><br> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: #1E347C;">Technical Notes: </span><br> <table style= border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td>Appellation:</td> <td>North Fork, Long Island </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Varietal:</td> <td> 100% Merlot </td> </tr> </tr> <tr> <td>Winemaker:</td> <td>Richard Olsen-Harbich </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Enologist:</td> <td>Paul Pontallier </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Aged:</td> <td> 50% Stainless Steel 50% older French oak </td> </tr> <tr> <tr> <td>Harvest:</td> <td> 100% Hand Harvested on Oct. 31, 2004 </td> </tr> <td>Brix:</td> <td>21.5 </td> </tr> <tr> <td>pH:</td> <td>3.75 </td> </tr> <tr> <td>TA:</td> <td>6.5 g/L </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <br> <a href="http://www.nexternal.com/flatiron/?category=111" style="text-decoration: none; color: #a60000; font-weight: bold;" target=_top> Return to Raphael Vineyards Wine List</a></P> <P> <LI>Please Note: <b>Case Discount: 15%</b> </P> <P><B>Other products in the winery <A HREF="http://www.nexternal.com/flatiron/Category111" TITLE="Raphael Vineyards">Raphael Vineyards</A>:</B> <BR clear=left><BR><A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/flatiron/Product497 TITLE="Raphael 2001 First Label Merlot"><IMG SRC="https://store.nexternal.com/flatiron/images/Raphael-1st-label-Merlot-01[th].jpg" ALIGN=left ALT="Raphael 2001 First Label Merlot" NAME="Raphael 2001 First Label Merlot" BORDER=0 HSPACE=10></A> <A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/flatiron/Product497 TITLE="Raphael 2001 First Label Merlot">Raphael 2001 First Label Merlot</A> -- <a href="http://wine.appellationamerica.com/wine-region/North-Fork-of-Long-Island.html" target=_new>North Fork, Long Island</a> <BR clear=left><BR><A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/flatiron/Product498 TITLE="Raphael 2002 La Fontana"><IMG SRC="https://store.nexternal.com/flatiron/images/Raphael-LaFontana-02[th].jpg" ALIGN=left ALT="Raphael 2002 La Fontana" NAME="Raphael 2002 La Fontana" BORDER=0 HSPACE=10></A> <A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/flatiron/Product498 TITLE="Raphael 2002 La Fontana">Raphael 2002 La Fontana</A> -- <a href="http://wine.appellationamerica.com/wine-region/North-Fork-of-Long-Island.html" target=_new>North Fork, Long Island</a> <BR clear=left><BR><A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/flatiron/Product496 TITLE="Raphael 2003 Bel Rosso"><IMG SRC="https://store.nexternal.com/flatiron/images/Raphael-BelRosso-03[th].jpg" ALIGN=left ALT="Raphael 2003 Bel Rosso" NAME="Raphael 2003 Bel Rosso" BORDER=0 HSPACE=10></A> <A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/flatiron/Product496 TITLE="Raphael 2003 Bel Rosso">Raphael 2003 Bel Rosso</A> -- <a href="http://wine.appellationamerica.com/wine-region/North-Fork-of-Long-Island.html" target=_new>North Fork, Long Island</a> <BR clear=left><BR><A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/flatiron/Product495 TITLE="Raphael 2005 Grand Cru Chardonnay"><IMG SRC="https://store.nexternal.com/flatiron/images/Raphael-GrandCru-Chard-05[th].jpg" ALIGN=left ALT="Raphael 2005 Grand Cru Chardonnay" NAME="Raphael 2005 Grand Cru Chardonnay" BORDER=0 HSPACE=10></A> <A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/flatiron/Product495 TITLE="Raphael 2005 Grand Cru Chardonnay">Raphael 2005 Grand Cru Chardonnay</A> -- <a href="http://wine.appellationamerica.com/wine-region/North-Fork-of-Long-Island.html" target=_new>North Fork, Long Island</a> <BR clear=left><BR><A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/flatiron/Product499 TITLE="Raphael 2005 Saignee Rose"><IMG SRC="https://store.nexternal.com/flatiron/images/Raphael-Saignee-05[th].jpg" ALIGN=left ALT="Raphael 2005 Saignee Rose" NAME="Raphael 2005 Saignee Rose" BORDER=0 HSPACE=10></A> <A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/flatiron/Product499 TITLE="Raphael 2005 Saignee Rose">Raphael 2005 Saignee Rose</A> -- <a href="http://wine.appellationamerica.com/wine-region/North-Fork-of-Long-Island.html" target=_new>North Fork, Long Island</a> <BR clear=left><BR><A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/flatiron/Product763 TITLE="Raphael 2006 Grand Cru Chardonnay"><IMG SRC="https://store.nexternal.com/flatiron/images/Raphael-GrandCru-Chard-05[th].jpg" ALIGN=left ALT="Raphael 2006 Grand Cru Chardonnay" NAME="Raphael 2006 Grand Cru Chardonnay" BORDER=0 HSPACE=10></A> <A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/flatiron/Product763 TITLE="Raphael 2006 Grand Cru Chardonnay">Raphael 2006 Grand Cru Chardonnay</A> -- <a href="http://wine.appellationamerica.com/wine-region/North-Fork-of-Long-Island.html" target=_new>North Fork, Long Island</a> </P> <BR clear=left><BR><P><A HREF="http://www.nexternal.com/flatiron" TITLE="Appellation America Products">Appellation America Products</A></P> <BR clear=left><BR><BR><BR><BR> <BR><A HREF="http://wine.appellationamerica.com">Appellation America</A> <BR>Appellation America <A HREF="http://www.nexternal.com" TITLE="ecommerce software">ecommerce software</A> powered by Nexternal