2019 Merlot
Our 2019 Merlot has a medium ruby color that looks beautiful in the glass, and aromas of dark cherry and a bit of oak. Flavors of dark cherry with medium tannins and a medium body bring out the best varietal characteristics of this famous winegrape. Smooth and flavorful on the palate, this is a Merlot that you can enjoy by the glass all year long. We enjoy this wine with grilled meats and fish, creamy cheeses, or even just a good book by a fire.
Look: Medium ruby
Aroma: Dark cherry and oak
Taste: Dark cherry mid-palate with a slight oak finish
These grapes were hand harvested and sorted in the field to remove unripe fruit and any foreign materials that could possibly affect the wine. In the winery we de-stem the grapes from the cluster and do a final hand sorting to ensure that only the best grapes are left for processing. These grapes were then put into a tank and left to “cold soak” at about 42°F for about three days before we began fermentation.
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Varietal | Merlot |
| Varietal Composition | 100% Merlot |
| Appellation | Swan Creek |
| Harvest Date | 09/05/2019 |
| Residual Sugar | 0% |
| Alcohol | 12.00% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Bottling Date | 02/03/2021 |
| Cases Produced | 225 |
| Country of Origin | UNITED STATES |
| State of Origin | North Carolina |
| Artificially Carbonated | No |
| Sparkling Wine | No |
Merlot is an early ripening red wine grape that we harvested in mid-September. Primary fermentation was done in stainless steel tanks, then the wine was transferred into American and French oak barrels for about 13 months for aging and secondary fermentation. This red wine has a medium body and medium/rounded tannins at the front and mid-palate. Grilled beef, hearty pasta dishes, and soft cheeses pair well with this wine.
