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Merlot 2021
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A classic Merlot aged 16 months in French oak barrels.
Juicy and powerful with elegant notes of black plum, leather, black berry and violets rounded out by cedar, oak, and slight smoke. Ripe and soft on the palate with firm, spicy tannins.
Pair with Blue and Full Flavored Cheeses (Camembert, Cheddar, Gorgonzola), Lamb Chops (Grilled), Olive Tapenade, Duck (Roasted), Mushrooms, Roasted Beef (Pot Roast, Prime Rib).
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Juicy and powerful with elegant notes of black plum, leather, black berry and violets rounded out by cedar, oak, and slight smoke. Ripe and soft on the palate with firm, spicy tannins.
Pair with Blue and Full Flavored Cheeses (Camembert, Cheddar, Gorgonzola), Lamb Chops (Grilled), Olive Tapenade, Duck (Roasted), Mushrooms, Roasted Beef (Pot Roast, Prime Rib).
Wine Specs
Vintage
2021
Varietal
Merlot
AGING
16 Months Aging. French Oak. 20% New.
Alcohol %
13
Profile
TASTING NOTES
Juicy and powerful with elegant notes of black plum, leather, black berry and violets rounded out by cedar, oak, and slight smoke. Ripe and soft on the palate with firm, spicy tannins.
VINEYARD NOTES
Majority of the fruit comes from Seneca Lake vineyards. The Banana Belt is a portion of land on the east side of Seneca Lake that receives the greatest amount of sun coupled with a location that is nearest the deepest parts of Seneca Lake, thereby having a greater impact on temperature. The increased temperatures ripening red varieties very well. We blend 40% of fruit from Keuka Lake. Vineyards here are shallow, shale-based soils which adds minerality, acidity, and elegance.
VARIETY
100% Merlot.
VINIFICATION
De-stemmed. Several Day Cold Soak.
VESSEL
Open-Top Stainless Steel. Temperature Controlled.
FERMENTATION
Traditional. Once Daily Punchdowns and Pumpovers.
ÉLEVAGE
16 Months Aging. French Oak. 20% New.
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