Palate
Medium-bodied with aromas of cherry and dark stone fruit along with classic flavors of black cherry and plum.
Growing Conditions
The 2016 growing season was one of, if not the driest growing season on record for the Finger Lakes region. As of August we were very concerned about the condition of the vines and whether the fruit would be able to ripen due to lack of rain. Luckily, just as it looked the bleakest, we received several, much needed showers.
Harvest
We were pleasantly surprised when we started harvesting the 2016 crop; yields were down due to small berry size, but the quality was outstanding.
Bottling
November 21, 2017, Cork seal.
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Winemaking
This Merlot was harvested late in September and fermented on the skins until dry with malolactic fermentation.
Aging
Aging took place in American oak barrels of various ages for one year, with individual barrels selected for the final blend.
Food Pairing
This versatile wine will go well with most meals - try it with frilled res meats, roast chicken and savory vegetarian dishes.
