Kunde Merlot

Rich and velvety textured with a dense core of bright fruit our 2014 merlot offers savory aromas of blackberry clove and brown sugar. The core flavors are a complex weave of blackberry compote and black cherry with a hint of butterscotch that play out against a supple tannin structure. The smooth mouthfeel and structured body of our merlot makes it a very food friendly approachable wine. Winemaking: 2014 reflected a great traditional bordeaux growing vintage – a long warm season ideal for phenolic ripeness. Seasons like this allow the grapes to develop ripe flavors with silky tannins creating a full body and rich mouthfeel. The grapes were left to cold soak for 2 days and were fermented with their native yeasts. Fermentation included pumpovers twice daily and the juice remained on the skins for 30 days. The wine was aged for 16 months in french (25% new) and american (10% new) oak barrels and bottled in march 2016. Food pairing: grilled pork tenderloin with a zesty fruit gla