Gold Medal - 2016 SF Inter'l Wine Competition
Tasting Notes
Deep, dark red color with garnet tones. Blackcurrant and cherry aromas are beautifully integrated with earthy, chocolate notes. This wine is layered with juicy blackberry, cherry, espresso, and clove notes while remaining varietally correct with subtle tannins and a smooth, fruit-driven mouthfeel.
The Merlot expressed traditional red fruit notes with a touch of oakiness. The wine was fermented in a stainless steel tank and aged in 100% French oak barrels for 17 months. Blending took place in November 2015 where we added Cabernet Franc for its floral element, Petit Verdot for its earthiness, and Malbec for its dark fruit impact. After blending, the wine was returned to the barrels until bottling.
Vintage: 2015
Varietal: Merlot (93%), Cabernet Franc (5%), Malbec (1%), Petit Verdot (1%),
Appellation: Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley
Alcohol %: 14.7
