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2016 Merlot Details
2016 Merlot
Our Merlot is complete with structure, balance, and a mouthful of fruit flavors of black fruit, herbs and coffee lend to its complexity. Enjoyable in their youth, our wines are hand crafted to stand the test of time revealing beauty and grace with age.
Tasting Notes
Aromas of Sweet Strawberries Dark Cherries Fresh roasted coffee bean Cola black pepper Young raspberries Dried bay leaf clove vanilla tobacco Velvety smooth light coffee earl gray tea molasses Soft Fruity Flavor Nice Tannin structure soft and delicate.Vineyard Designation
Sams ValleyVineyard Notes
Our Merlot is complete with structure, balance, and a mouthful of fruit flavors of black fruit, herbs and coffee lend to its complexity. Enjoyable in their youth, our wines are hand crafted to stand the test of time revealing beauty and grace with age.Pairings
Chicken, particularly grilled or roast chicken, Steak, Braised dishes, such as braised lamb, braised pork, or braised chicken.Awards
2020 McMinnville Wine Classic - Silver Medal 2022 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition Silver MedalWine Profile
| Vintage | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Wine Style | Red Wine |
| Varietal | Merlot |
| Varietal Composition | 100% Merlot |
| Appellation | Rogue Valley |
| Harvest Date | October 2016 |
| Aging | 4 years in bottle |
| Barrel Aging | 20 Months 85% French Oak 15% American Oak |
| Ageability | 15 years |
| Fermentation | Stainless steel |
| Bottling Date | 5/15/2018 |
| Alcohol % | 13.5 |
| Size | 750 ml |