2018 Merryvale Oakville Grade Red Wine

Description

96% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Malbec, 1% Petit Verdot, 1% Merlot

Winemaking

The 2018 Oakville Grade Red Wine is a classic Oakville Bordeaux blend from an elegantly powerful vintage. A blend of 96% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Malbec, 1% Petit Verdot and 1% Merlot, each lot was fermented separately in small tanks. Native fermentation started after a 5-day cold soak and reached a peak temperature of 85°F. The wines were pumped over twice a day until dry, then pressed and drained to barrels where malolactic fermentation occurred. Aged for 23 months in 80% new French oak barrels, a mix of medium to medium-plus toasts. The wine was bottled unfined and unfiltered.

Tasting Notes

Alluring aromas of allspice, cedar, and mocha. On the palate the wine explodes with notes of ripe cherries and currants braced by an herbal freshness that complements the classic Oakville character. Medium bodied with fine grain tannins and a long, evolving finish.