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named in honor of the lost Battle of Culloden that provided
the impetus for Hugh Mercer to leave Scotland and settle in
the New World.
Dead Canyon Vineyard features grapes planted along both
edges of the canyon located three miles south of the original
Mercer farmstead. The north and south face of the canyon
offer two distinct aspects of a similar terroir, featured in
Mercer Canyons Cabernet Sauvignon and Red Blend, Estates
Cabernet Sauvignon, Estates Sharp Sisters Red Blend, and
the Reserve Syrah. Eagle & Plow is Mercer's largest vineyard site,
located at the northwest corner of the family farm. Cabernet
Sauvignon grows abundantly here, and the vineyard's name
reflects patriotism and hard work, along with optimism for
future generations. Finally, Princeton Vineyard pays homage
to Brigadier General Hugh Mercer who fought and died at
the Battle of Princeton in the American Revolution. The 525-
acre, 27-block vineyard is planted with Cabernet Sauvignon
and Merlot.
TOP AND RIGHT: Rob Mercer inspecting and admiring the vines at the Big
Tee Pee Vineyard.
Photograph by Andrea Johnson
