2016 Reserve Merlot
Our 2016 Merlot is different than years past. It has aromas of plum, cherry, and spice with flavors of tart cherry and cinnamon. This wine has a bright acidity and good tannin structure. The finish is long with a cherry and spice note.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2016
Varietal
Merlot
Appellation
Lodi
Harvest Date
October 4, 2016
Acid
5.7g/L
pH
3.82
Bottling Date
February 1, 2019
Alcohol %
14.8
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Aromas of plum, cherry, and spice
Flavors of tart cherry and cinnamon
Vineyard Notes
James Van Ruiten Vineyards, Rogan Ranch & Garibaldi Vineyards
Production Notes
92.2% Merlot, 7.5% Cabernet Sauvignon & 0.3% Syrah
Winemaker Notes
Our 2016 Merlot is different from past years. It has aromas of plum, cherry and spice with flavors of tart cherry and cinnamon. This wine has bright acidity and good tannin structure. The finish is long with a cherry and spice note.
Food Pairing Notes
It will pair well with roast turkey or chicken and root vegetables, as well as the mixed berry pies we sell in the tasting room.
Production
328 cases produced