|
2006 Merlot
93 points - Exceptional - Gold Medal:
Beverage Testing Institute Each year we pick each zone when it is at
its maximum potential. As a result the 2006 Merlot harvest stretched
from September 22nd to October 27th. Merlot is a varietal that does very
well year after year on our gentle sloping vineyards. It is a key
varietal in the Lake William blend, contributing deep amethyst hues and
elegant flavors. A select portion of Merlot is bottled as a varietal
wine which has become one of our most sought after wines. Before
bottling, the 2006 vintage was aged 18 months in new French Nevers oak,
allowing the wine to integrate its red berry flavor characteristics into
a wine particularly food friendly. This wine has been cave aged and was
released when our winemaker felt it was ready for full enjoyment. Best
to consume within ten years
Tasting Notes
|
