2013 Merlot
TASTING NOTES
Our 2013 Merlot has a dense beetroot color with edges of crimson. Aromas of dark cherry, raspberry preserves, rosehips, molasses, black cumin root, licorice and brown sugar abound on the nose. The palate is dark and rich with lively, dusty tannins and balanced acidity. Drink now or cellar this wine for five to ten years.
GRAPE SOURCE
100% WHITE BLUFFS VINEYARD
AWARDS
“GOLD MEDAL” 2016 SEATTLE WINE AWARDS
WINE MAKING NOTES
Harvest Date: September 5, 2013
Brix at Harvest: 23.5
Yeast: Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Zymaflore FX10 strain from the Laffort Company of France, who states that this is, “Yeast for red wine that is structured, elegant and in the ‘Grand cru' style.”
Fermentation: Yeast inoculation occurred after 24 hours of cold-soaking on the skins, the primary fermentation lasted for 13 days, then the wine was drained and the skins pressed to a combination of new and aroma neutral French oak barrels for malolactic fermentation which lasted for 28 days. Racking occurred once, two weeks after the completion of malolactic fermentation. The wines were matured in oak barrels for 18 months and topped with the best wine in the house every month.
Titratable Acidity: 0.59 grams/100ml
pH: 3.75
Alcohol: 14.1% by volume
Bottled: July, 2015