Dried tobacco leaves, gravel, and blueberries dominate the nose. Clove, plum, and craisins intermingle on the palate, carried by black cherry throughout the finish.
Silver Medal, New York Wine Classic
89 Points, Wine Advocate
Estate Vineyard Block: 89% M1; 10% CF2 & CF3; 1% CS1
Tons: 7.23 Merlot; 6.4 Cabernet Franc; 3.1 Cabernet Sauvignon
Yeast: Merlot: W15 and BRL907; Cabernet Franc: FX10, RC212 and D254; Cabernet Sauvignon: D254, RC212 and BRL97
Cold Soak: Merlot: no; Cabernet Franc: 17 days; Cabernet Sauvignon: 3 days
Fermentation Duration: Merlot: 9 days, 2 pumpovers each day; Cabernet Franc: 14 days, 2-3 punchdowns each day; Cabernet Sauvignon: 13 days, 2-3 punchdowns each day
Malolactic Fermentation: Merlot: Lallemand beta ML culture, ~3 months; Cabernet Franc: Chris Hansen ML culture, ~.5 month; Cabernet Sauvignon: Chris Hansen ML culture, ~2 months
Oak Treatment: Merlot: 6 neutral French oak, 12 4th-use French barrels; Cabernet Franc: Neutral French and American barrels, and 3rd-use French barrels; Cabernet Sauvignon: 5 older oak French barrel, 2 3rd-use oak French barrels
Additional Notes: Wine rested in barrel for 8-9 months
Appellation: Finger Lakes
Varietal Composition: 89% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 1% Cabernet Sauvignon
Brix at Harvest: 22
Alcohol: 13.1%
Residual Sugar: 0.2%
Acid: 5.5 g/L
pH: 3.59
Harvest Date: October 27, 2017
Bottling Date: August 8, 2018
Cases Produced: 482
Vegan Friendly: Yes
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