2015 Merlot
YAKIMA VALLEY AVA
Exhibiting an extraordinary dark color for 100% Merlot, the 2015 vintage opens up with breathing, showing aromas of cranberry, cherry and dark cocoa. There are also subtle oak nuances lifting to a floral bouquet of rose petals. Powerful and expanding, this wine offers plenty of savory flavors to balance pleasant fruit, with thyme and oil-cured black olive dancing with red currant and cassis.
Review by Jeb Dunnuck, June 2017:
A beautiful Merlot, the 2015 Merlot offers classic notes of black cherries, dark chocolate and roasted herbs in a supple, full-bodied, sexy, rounded style. It picks up some graphite and licorice with time in the glass, has present tannin and a great mid-palate.
Limited Library Release
Currently Sold Out.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2015
Varietal
Merlot
Appellation
Yakima Valley
Vineyard Designation
25% DuBrul Vineyard, 25% Klipsun Vineyard, 25% Red Willow Vineyard, 25% Upchurch Vineyard
Alcohol %
14.3
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Exhibiting an extraordinary dark color for 100% Merlot, the 2015 vintage opens up with breathing, showing aromas of cranberry, cherry and dark cocoa. There are also subtle oak nuances lifting to a floral bouquet of rose petals. Powerful and expanding, this wine offers plenty of savory flavors to balance pleasant fruit, with thyme and oil-cured black olive dancing with red currant and cassis.
Production Notes
Cold soaked for 24-36 hours. Fermented on skin for 12-14 days. Individual lots aged separately for 12 months before barrel selected for the blend, followed by 6 months additional aging prior to bottling. 60% new French oak.
Other Notes
WARNING: Drinking distilled spirits, beer, coolers, wine and other alcoholic beverages may increase cancer risk, and, during pregnancy, can cause birth defects. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/alcohol.