2018 MERLOT – CAB FRANC
$28.00
A medium-bodied, fruit forward red wine with lots of berry fruit up front and dark cocoa notes.
Tasting Notes
This fruit forward wine boasts of aromas of black currant, cherry, and strawberry jam with nice subtle notes of black pepper spice and anise. Soft tannins with lots of berry fruit upfront with nice accompanying flavors of oak, dark coco and tobacco flavours.
Food Pairings
Pairs well with grilled steak, lamb or hearty pasta dishes.
Wine Specs
Varietals – 60% Merlot / 40% Cab Franc
Vineyards – Osooyos – east bench
Harvest / Pick Date – October 9th, 2018
Brix @ Harvest – 24.4
RS – 2.6g/L
TA – 6.0g/L
Alcohol – 14%
PH – 3.9
Winemaking
Winemaking – 25 days of skin maceration with two punch downs a day, followed by100% malolactic fermentation.
Aging – aged for 12 months in French Oak with 20% new oak.