2017 Merlot
Tasting notes
Raspberry, chocolate covered cherries, and burnt caramel on the nose, lead to a well-integrated palate of dark fruits, strong tannins, and a touch of anise.
Production notes
Aged for 18 months in new and used French Oak.
Vintage | 2017 |
Varietal | Merlot |
Varietal Composition | 100% Merlot |
Appellation | Virginia |
Aging | 18 months French Oak |
Alcohol | 14.10% |
Volume | 750 ml |
A mildly wet start to the 2017 growing season gave way to a moderate summer with little humidity and minimal amounts of rainfall. The Merlot was picked early in the growing season, having reached optimal levels of ripeness in September.