Reliable as usual, this soft, cherry and vanilla-‑ flavored Merlot is pure varietal, fruity and ready to drink immediately. The tannins are extremely light, through a hint of green wood and oak sneaks into the finish. The result is an easy-drinking Merlot laced with black fruit and bittersweet chocolate. Enjoy this wine with savory dishes like grilled flank steak or roasted duck.
Ripe Merlot grapes were harvested, crushed and de-stemmed, and then transferred to stainless steel tank where the juice was inoculated with selected yeast strains. The wine was fermented at ~80oF for 14 days using pump-overs for gentle tannin extraction. Upon completion of primary fermentation, the wine was aged in stainless steel tank and Barrel for 24 months. The wine was then prepped for bottling through Filtration, and bottled.
