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TASTING NOTES

Our Salmon Run Meritage ("MARE-eh-tidge") takes its name from the recent American tradition of blending traditional grapes of the Bordeaux region of France. This Merlot-dominated blend marks some similarities to the Bordeaux region of Blaye-Côtes de Bordeaux. Light ruby in color, the wine bursts with red and black plums, bramble, and cola. A bright and fruity taste, soft tannins, and a food-friendly finish.

VINEYARD NOTES

Grapes for Salmon Run wines come from local Finger Lakes growers and from younger Dr. Konstantin Frank estate vines.

WINEMAKER NOTES

Immediately after harvest, the grapes are destemmed and lightly crushed into open-top fermenters and allowed to cold soak for a few days. The wine is fermented at low temperatures to preserve the delicate flavors with pumpovers and punchdowns 2 times a day. Each variety is fermented separately and with a small amount of oak during fermentation. The wine is aged in stainless steel for a few months before bottling.

VINEYARD

Grapes for Salmon Run wines come from local Finger Lakes growers and from younger Dr. Konstantin Frank estate vines.

WINEMAKING

Immediately after harvest, the grapes are destemmed and lightly crushed into open-top fermenters and allowed to cold soak for a few days. The wine is fermented at low temperatures to preserve the delicate flavors with pumpovers and punchdowns 2 times a day. Each variety is fermented separately and with a small amount of oak during fermentation. The wine is aged in stainless steel for a few months before bottling.