Merlot
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A leaner style of Merlot, yet still delivering a classic Merlot nose and taste. Dark fruits - black cherries, black raspberries, and blueberries - settle on the tongue, while hints of cedar fading into a subtle dryness.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2018
Varietal
Merlot
Appellation
Leelanau Peninsula
Acid
6.51
pH
3.48
Aging
Barrel aged 10 months: 45% new French Oak, 55% neutral French Oak.
Fermentation
Primary fermentation in stainless steel, secondary fermentation in oak.
Bottling Date
10/08/2019
Residual Sugar
0.6
Alcohol %
12.75
Wine Profile
Awards
2021 TEXSOM International Wine Awards (2017 Vintage)
2021 San Francisco International Chronicle Wine Competition Bronze (2017 Vintage)
2019 San Francisco International Chronicle Wine Competition Silver (2016 Vintage)
Vineyard Notes
2018 was warm and wet. It was one of the warmest of the previous 14 seasons with precipitation well above average for most of the season. A warm season combined with cropping levels that were just a bit low resulted in excellent ripening of the fruit in terms of good sugar development and pronounced flavors.
Other Notes
353 Cases Produced
