price per bottle $14.99

Here, Merlot is so ideally adapted to its terroir, and therefore so perfected by the vine, itself, as to claim exemption from almost all winemaking “intervention.” Its tannins are so amiable as to ask for very little emphasis in barrel, and its body and flavors naturally suggest the readiest drinkability with the foods it traditionally accompanies. This Merlot may surprise those accustomed to the grape’s domination, in most New World productions, by efforts to shape it in a more fashionably aggressive style. But ours is a culture which accepts that there is no occasion more special than the meals we share every day, and values a wine which can mark those moments with beauty and simple delight. This is why we craft our Merlot to “set the table” with a spontaneously approachable wine.

Vinification:
Customarily blended with minor components of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and/or Petit Verdot. Traditional fermentation on the skins, 15 days at 75-85 degrees F in stainless steel tank. Aged approximately 4 months in new and used French oak barrels.

Analysis:
12.5% Alcohol
0.0% Residual Sugar
0.52% Total Acidity

Tasting Notes:
Limited oak aging offers bright and fresh red berry flavors, very forthcoming aromas of fresh fruit. Medium body and pleasingly tame, gentle tannins.

Optimum Drinking:
Beautifully approachable now, ideal for 4 more years.

Food Pairings:
Grilled radicchio, pancetta and Merlot risotto
Black lentil soup
Braised rabbit with black olives and tomatoes

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