Hayes Valley Merlot

$15.78 Each
Tasting Notes Color: Bright purple with little to no meniscus. Clear. Opaque. Aroma: Bing cherries with a hint of eucalyptus and vanilla. Flavors: Cherry plum. A hint of vegetation but balances well with the bright fruit flavors. Vanilla with a little spice on the finish. Structure: Medium acidity and tannin. Nice mouthfeel. Food Pairings This wine would pair great with Beef dishes (Grilled Flank Steak or a Beef Brisket Pot Roast) or Lamb dishes (Rosemary Braised Lamb Shanks or Roasted Rack of Lamb). Winemaking Handpicked and hand-sorted De-stemmed to closed top tanks for 48 hours cold soak Inoculated and pumped over 3 times a daily Pressed off the skins Ageing and Blending 12 months in 25% New French Oak 25% Neutral American Oak 50% Neutral French Oak Blend: 99% Merlot 1% Cabernet Sauvignon – Hayes Valley Vineyards
Tasting Notes Color: Bright purple with little to no meniscus. Clear. Opaque. Aroma: Bing cherries with a hint of eucalyptus and vanilla. Flavors: Cherry plum. A hint of vegetation but balances well with the bright fruit flavors. Vanilla with a little spice on the finish. Structure: Medium acidity and tannin. Nice mouthfeel. Food Pairings This wine would pair great with Beef dishes (Grilled Flank Steak or a Beef Brisket Pot Roast) or Lamb dishes (Rosemary Braised Lamb Shanks or Roasted Rack of Lamb). Winemaking Handpicked and hand-sorted De-stemmed to closed top tanks for 48 hours cold soak Inoculated and pumped over 3 times a daily Pressed off the skins Ageing and Blending 12 months in 25% New French Oak 25% Neutral American Oak 50% Neutral French Oak Blend: 99% Merlot 1% Cabernet Sauvignon – Hayes Valley Vineyards