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2019 / Red
2019 Merlot
The 2019 Merlot shows a serious side of this popular grape variety. In the past, the merlot grape had received a reputation as a soft, cushy, easygoing variety, but this wine proves that it can hold its own. Full-bodied with ripe fruit, and a classic Bordeaux-style savory character and firm tannins, this wine is a complex and serious version of Merlot that announces to the world that this is a grape variety with serious intentions.
wine specifications
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Varietal Composition
Merlot
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Appellation
Paso Robles
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Fermentation
UV43 yeast and twice daily pumpovers, in open and closed top stainless steel tanks
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Maturation
Barrel aged for 18 months in French oak (20% new)
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Alcohol
15.5%
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Tasting notes
Appearance: Bright with moderate ruby purple color
nearly to the rim with moderately stained thick tears on
the glass.
Aroma: Aromatic with ripe black cherry, black
currant and dark plum fruit with oak, sweet spice and
cocoa notes.
Palate: Dry, full-bodied, with ripe black fruit on
entry with, oak, vanilla, autumn leaf and subtle dark
chocolate on the mid-palate. The finish is moderately long
and clean with firm tannins, sustained ripe black cherry
and black currant with minty camphor accents.
Food pairings
The 2019 Merlot is full-bodied with dark fruit and mouth-filling tannins that make it a great pairing with full flavored accompaniments such as semi-aged cheeses like dry jack, gouda, or parmesan cheeses, or with a prime rib or beef wellington.
wine specifications
-
Varietal Composition
Merlot
-
Appellation
Paso Robles
-
Fermentation
UV43 yeast and twice daily pumpovers, in open and closed top stainless steel tanks
-
Maturation
Barrel aged for 18 months in French oak (20% new)
-
Alcohol
15.5%
Download
Full Wine Specifications (PDF)
