WINEMAKING
NOTES
Harvest Date: 09/22-10/08/99
Yeast: D254, D80, CSM, Syrah
Malolactic Fermentation: 100% Oak: 37% new oak ( 48% FO, 44% AO, 8% HO)
Aged: 19 mos.
T/A: 0.53/100ml
pH: 3.7
RS: none
Fining: Gelatin
Alc: 13.8%
Bottled: July 2001
Cases Produced: 3,215
Release Date:
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TASTING
NOTES
Fresh currant and cedar greet the nose with flavors of juniper, smoke and cherries enveloping the senses. Solid fruit and bold tannins give this great backbone.
GRAPE
SOURCE
Ciel du Cheval, Klipsun, Red Mountain Vineyard.
92% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc
REVIEWS
1998 Merlot,
Columbia
Valley. The
1998 Merlot is a delightful, fruit-filled wine. It has
a plum and raspberry base, a hint of cherry with a bit of
mocha, complimented by a mixture of spices. The wine
is well-balanced with a smooth finish. This is a delicious
wine and will complement those red meat meals...best of all
- it is under $20.
Journal of Business (Spokane) - January 10, 2002
1997 Merlot,
Columbia Valley. Gold
medalist.
Enological Society Annual Judging - August 2000
Rated "89"
- 1997 Merlot, Columbia
Valley. An
interesting nose that mingles black cherry, roasted nuts,
leather and smoke. Tart, dark and tannic, with light,
bright fruit shining through. The finish is clean and
pure but fairly light. Very appealing and beautifully
made.
Wine Enthusiast June 2000
Rated "89"
- 1996 Merlot, Columbia
Valley. A
little chewy with tannins, but a veritable spice box of aromas
and flavors; exotic, with cinnamon, allspice and star anise
overtones to the basic black cherry. The finish lingers.
Best after 1999.
Wine Spectator Magazine August 31, 1999
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