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2021 Small Lot Merlot
The bouquet opens with inviting aromas of dark cherry, complemented by fresh strawberry and ripe blackberry notes. Subtle hints of barrel spice add a layer of intrigue. On the palate, the wine showcases a balance of ripe cherry, raspberry, and strawberry flavors. The full-bodied structure is supported by velvety tannins that provide a firm yet smooth mouthfeel.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2021
Varietal
Merlot
Appellation
Horse Heaven Hills
Acid
0.45g/100ml
pH
3.89
Aging
18 months in 39% New French Oak
Fermentation
Stainless Steel Tanks
Residual Sugar
dry
Alcohol %
14.9
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
ripe cherry, raspberry, strawberry, barrel spice
Awards
Silver-San Francisco Chronicle
Silver-International Women's Wine Competition
Silver-Pacific Northwest Wine Competition
Vineyard Notes
The fruit for this wine is grown at our acclaimed Estate vineyards in the Horse Heaven Hills. The fruit is exposed to dappled sunlight, allowing for uniform ripening and flavor development. Well-balanced crop levels have allowed us to create wines with great depth and concentration.
Production Notes
The grapes were harvested and sorted in the vineyards with our "Selective Harvester" to allow for maximum hang time and flavor development. The fruit was not crushed in order to preserve as much whole berry as possible. We fermented the fruit in stainless steel tanks with twice-daily pumpovers. After fermentation, the wine was racked to 39% New French Oak Barrels for malolactic fermentation. The wine was barrel-aged for 18 months.
Winemaker Notes
98% Merlot, 2% Cabernet
Food Pairing Notes
bbq, beef, cheese, chicken, chocolate, pork