Harvested at the end of October from the Smith Family Vineyard in the Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley. Exhibiting a dark inky color, Vitus Merlot is full of body with velvety tannins, loads of dark fruit and a hint of dark chocolate, espresso and vanilla. Aged for 2 years in new French and American barrels, this wine should cellar for 10 or more years.