Nose
Aromas of rich berry, spiced with black pepper and an earthy undertone.
Palate
Notes of plum, raspberry, and tobacco create a robust full bodied wine with fine firm luscious tannins that linger.
Growing Conditions
The 2021 growing season was very typical through early spring with warm days and cool nights. Early summer through harvest gave us some unexpected heatwaves but plenty of marine breezes and mild weather prevailed. The result was a slight delay of harvest while we waited for acidity, pH and brix to balance creating mature flavors.
Bottling
July 2022
Winemaking
After harvest, the Merlot was fermented in stainless-steel tanks for 10-14 days. Extended macerations and carefully managed pump overs enhanced the extraction of color and tannin.
Aging
The Merlot was aged for 9 months in neutral American and French Oak. The lots were racked only once during its cellar life, with the final racking occurring to blend, just prior to filtering and bottling.
