2020 Estate Merlot
Harvested – 10/20/2020. Bottled 08/10/22. Brix – 27.0, pH – 3.72. Alcohol – 14.6%.
Aged - 22 months in 52% new French Oak barrels and puncheons, 18% once-used Hungarian Oak, and 30% neutral French Oak.
Aromatics: beautiful black fruit (blackberry and blueberry), brown sugar, and caramel
Palate: bright berry fruit, crisp with nice acid, fine tannins with light grip. Long linger on the finish.
Color: clear, medium garnet. Violet blue hues on the rim.
Food Pairings: pork roast or tenderloin, short ribs, French onion soup (or all by itself)
Aging: beautiful now with light grip. Should age for 8 to 10 years.
Harvested – 10/20/2020. Bottled 08/10/22. Brix – 27.0, pH – 3.72. Alcohol – 14.6%.
Aged - 22 months in 52% new French Oak barrels and puncheons, 18% once-used Hungarian Oak, and 30% neutral French Oak.
Aromatics: beautiful black fruit (blackberry and blueberry), brown sugar, and caramel
Palate: bright berry fruit, crisp with nice acid, fine tannins with light grip. Long linger on the finish.
Color: clear, medium garnet. Violet blue hues on the rim.
Food Pairings: pork roast or tenderloin, short ribs, French onion soup (or all by itself)
Aging: beautiful now with light grip. Should age for 8 to 10 years.
Harvested – 10/20/2020. Bottled 08/10/22. Brix – 27.0, pH – 3.72. Alcohol – 14.6%.
Aged - 22 months in 52% new French Oak barrels and puncheons, 18% once-used Hungarian Oak, and 30% neutral French Oak.
Aromatics: beautiful black fruit (blackberry and blueberry), brown sugar, and caramel
Palate: bright berry fruit, crisp with nice acid, fine tannins with light grip. Long linger on the finish.
Color: clear, medium garnet. Violet blue hues on the rim.
Food Pairings: pork roast or tenderloin, short ribs, French onion soup (or all by itself)
Aging: beautiful now with light grip. Should age for 8 to 10 years.