2016 Merlot

Our 2016 Merlot offers aromas of fresh crushed blackberries, sweet incense, graphite and cedar, followed by flavors of rich black fruit, cocoa and cranberry with a dry lingering finish.

Technical Data:

  • Blend: 100% Merlot
  • Bottling Date: 3/6/2018
  • Cases Produced: 509
  • Appellation: Lake Michigan Shore
  • Harvest Date: 10/11/2016
  • Harvest Brix: 21.9
  • Residual Sugar: 0%
  • Alcohol at Bottling: 12.9%
  • PH: 3.33
  • TA: .81
  • Oak Usage: One year in 31% new, 31% one year old, 18% two year old and 20% neutral French Oak barrels.
  • Winemaking Methods: Handpicked grapes, 100% stainless steel fermentation. Malolactic fermentation, barrel aged, fined, cold stabilized and filtered.
2016 Merlot