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2020 Small Lot Merlot
20 SL Merlot
Aromas and flavors of black cherry and blackberry are backed by vanilla and nutmeg. The elegant tannin structure and balanced acidity of this wine round the palate out and give a nice foundation for an exquisite finish.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2020
Varietal
Merlot
Appellation
Horse Heaven Hills
Acid
0.53g/100ml
pH
3.95
Aging
20 months in 50% new American Oak
Alcohol %
14.5
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
black cherry, blackberry, vanilla, nutmeg
Vineyard Notes
The fruit for this wine is grown at our acclaimed Spice Cabinet Vineyard 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 toe 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 hangtime and flavor development. The fruit was not crushed in order to preserve as much whole-berry as possible. We fermented the fruit in a combination of stainless steel tanks and open top fermenters. The tank portion received twice daily pumpovers and rack & returns to control extraction and flavors. The open top fermenters were treated with twice daily punchdowns. After fermentation, the wine was racked to 50% new American Oak barrels for malolactic fermentation. The wine was barrel aged for 20 months.
Winemaker Notes
77% Merlot, 11% Syrah, 10% Malbec, 2% Cabernet Sauvignon
Food Pairing Notes
bbq, beef, cheese, chicken, chocolate, lamb, pork