Columbia Valley
2019 Limited Release Block 9 Merlot
Much of the fruit for our Block 9 Merlot is sourced from vineyards with particularly course, sandy soils. These conditions are seemingly lifeless and inhospitable, yet produce a wine with dark, sinewy layers of flavor and concentrated fruit. Light pepper notes provide a top-end flourish to accompany the long finish.
Product | Price | Club | QTY | |
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750 ml | $55.00 | $44.00 |
Tasting Notes
Much of the fruit for our Block 9 Merlot is sourced from vineyards with particularly course, sandy soils. These conditions are seemingly lifeless and inhospitable, yet produce a wine with dark, sinewy layers of flavor and concentrated fruit. Light pepper notes provide a top-end flourish to accompany the long finish.
WINE ANALYSIS
Blend:
92% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Syrah
Aging:
Aged for 18 months in 13% new French oak, 36% new American oak, and 51% old French and American oak.
Alcohol:
14.9%
TA:
0.53 g/100 mL
F:
Grapes were destemmed and sorted with a cutting-edge grape receiving and separation system designed to gently deliver fruit to the fermenters. Each individual fermentation tank is tasted daily to evaluate the development of the tannins and structure.