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Production
The Merlot grapes achieved full ripeness with, early morning harvest immediately followed with destemming and crushing. Inoculated with cultured yeast and fermented in stainless steel at 86º F - 92º F. Remontage two times daily, pressing at dryness. The wine under went partial malolactic fermentation in order to retain fruit forward character and aged in French oak for 10 months.
Style and Description
Very distinctive strawberry jam and berry aromas framed by notes of French oak. The bright fruit flavors carry into the mouth, balanced by a medium body and soft tannins.
Aging
This wine has not been designed for long aging, but will gain complexity over the next 3 to 5 years when stored at 55º - 60º F.
Harvest Analysis Avg. Harvest Brix°: 24.50 TA: 3.70g/L pH: 3.7
The Merlot grapes achieved full ripeness with, early morning harvest immediately followed with destemming and crushing. Inoculated with cultured yeast and fermented in stainless steel at 86º F - 92º F. Remontage two times daily, pressing at dryness. The wine under went partial malolactic fermentation in order to retain fruit forward character and aged in French oak for 10 months.
Style and Description
Very distinctive strawberry jam and berry aromas framed by notes of French oak. The bright fruit flavors carry into the mouth, balanced by a medium body and soft tannins.
Aging
This wine has not been designed for long aging, but will gain complexity over the next 3 to 5 years when stored at 55º - 60º F.
Harvest Analysis Avg. Harvest Brix°: 24.50 TA: 3.70g/L pH: 3.7