Columbia Valley
2016 Grand Estates Merlot
| Product | Price | Club | QTY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
750 ml | $12.00 | $9.60 |
Tasting Notes
This Merlot has a rich aromatic profile with notes of chocolate and dark cherries. The complex fruit flavors are followed by a smooth, velvety finish.
Food Pairings
Pair this wine with blue cheese, duck, beef, veal and dark chocolate.
WINE ANALYSIS
Blend:
Merlot, and a small amount of other red varietals
Aging:
The wine aged predominately in both French and American oak barrels, 40% new, for approximately 17 months. A small percentage of the wine aged in stainless steel to retain freshness of fruit and varietal character.
Alcohol:
14.5%
F:
Fermented for 6-10 days on skins to extract optimum fruit and textural components.