2007 Merlot
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About This Wine:
12 bottles/ case
Wine Profile:
| Vintage: | 2007 |
| Wine Type: | Bold Red Wine |
| Varietal Composition: | |
| 94% | Merlot |
| 6% | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Harvest Date: | 10/15/2007 |
| PH: | 3.5 |
| Aging: | 10 months in oak- Minnesota, French and Hungarian |
| Fermentation: | 10 days, warm on skins, ICV D254 yeast, Vinflora Oenos ml |
| Residual Sugar: | .2 |
| Alcohol %: | 11.77 |
Tasting Notes:
Blueberry aromas and bold flavors of plums and wild berries join soft tannins in this food-friendly Merlot. Small cask ageing lends a hint of toast and mocha to this well-balanced red. This wine pairs well with grilled fish and pasta dishes.
Awards:
Silver: 2009 Jerry Mead's New World Intl., 2009 Amenti del vino, NYS Fair, Great Lakes
Bronze: 2009 Grand Harvest Competition, 2009 Gov Cup, 2009 International Eastern, The Big E.
Winemaker Notes:
Consistent warm growing days throughout the season made for an excellent fruit harvest. The reds in 2007 showed promise right from the start.
Food Pairing:
grilled fish and pasta