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I think I gave a bottle of this away... what was I thinking?

Monday night, 11pm 13 days in.

A continuation in the same direction as last night - the froth has cleared further and the fermentation rate has fallen further to one bubble every 55 seconds.

Border Collies Bella (mine) and Merlot (Gill's) at rest during play by Cat Lane Woods in Heeley, Sheffield.

Saturday 11pm, day 25

Taken in the dark with a flashlight behind the carboy.

The Merlot is much more opaque than the Bishops Tipple!

(It's also red and clear - good news!)

Township 7 Vineyards & Winery, Langley.

Wilridge Vineyard, WA

This hat has a different sort of color combo that made me think of merlot wine.. the mohair and wool locks I used to decorate it are super soft and bring together the colors of the hat in an unexpected way!

11/19/2011 @ "Merlot Mansion" Marquette, Mi.

Shipwreck Party

Delicious!!

The Outer Banks.

Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina.

Stonewall July 29

better joiner to come

Merlot Harvest September 2008

Aviano, Italy

Merlot grapes in Santa Ynez, CA. Shot with Pentax 35mm.

Baño Hidromasaje, Hotel Merlot.

Sommelier Andrea Muñoz

Sept. 2010 Merlot in her first jacket!

day 2

Burrowing Owl Vineyard

* Vase Shaped * Compact With Dense Branching 15'-30' Height x 12'-15' Spread * Thick Glossy Purple Leaves * Bright Lavender Flowers Before Leafing Out * Low Female Fertility Resulting In Reduced Pod Set * Drought & Heat Tolerant * FULL - PARTIAL SUN