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2007 Merlot  The 2007 season was an ideal harvest...never to hot and even consistant temperatures. This allowed us to bring in the fruit at just the right moment, resulting in a full complex Merlot. With the 2007 vintage, we continue our unique tradition of crafting 100% Merlot. The aroma is full of mixed berries and black cherry, with hints of cocoa, cedar,black pepper, and tobacco leaf. On the mouth, vibrant fruit shows off a richly layered mid-palate and lingering black fruit finish. |
Technical Information
Varietal Percentage: 100% Merlot.
Age of vines and soil type: 13-22 year old vines planted in deep volcanic soils.
Date picked: 9/1/07.
Harvest Sugar: 25.6 degrees brix.
Fermentation time/Temperature Range: 8 days, 68-92 F.
Fermentation container/maceration: Open fermentation in small containers, punched down twice a day.
Analysis at bottling
Alcohol: 14.9%
pH: 3.54
TA: .58
V.A.: 0.52 g/L.
R.S.: Dry.
Aging and bottling
Length/type of aging: 32 months in 60 gal Oak barrels: 45% new French Oak, 55% 2 year old French Oak
Bottled: May 2010.
Approximate lifespan under proper cellar conditions: 15+ years.
Number of cases produced: 139 cases.
Release Date: July 2011.
Winemaker: Andrew T. Schweiger.
