2021 Merlot

Harvest:  October 12, 2021, 6.8 tons, 20 brix, 7.1 g/l TA, 3.30 pH

Treatment:  Destemmed, crushed, 8 day fermentation at 66-80 degrees. 100% malolactic fermentation. Transferred to oak on March 17, 2022.

Current stats:   6.7 g/l TA, 3.49 pH, 0.2% residual sugar, 11.9% alcohol. 365 cases.

Tasting notes from John:  Bright, round.  Blueberry, mint, chalky tannins. Aromatically tight right now, but a lot to offer with time.  Elegant and delicious.  

Silver Medal, 2024 New York Wine Classic