Cherry Tree Merlot 2019
| Vintage | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Wine Style | Bold Red Wine |
| Varietal | Merlot |
| Varietal Composition | 100% Merlot |
| Appellation | Lancaster County |
| Ageability | 10 years or more |
| Bottling Date | 3/18/22 |
| Alcohol % | 13.8 |
| Size | 750 ml |
Bronze Medal: 2022 Dan Berger International Wine Competition (Windsor, CA)
This wine has good tannin structure, notes of bright red fruits, and has intriguing spicy characteristics, with a long, velvety finish.
A long, dry growing season in 2019 led to optimum ripeness in our Merlot grapes. Hand harvested in small batches.
Extended maceration in stainless steel. 22 months in French Oak
game, roast turkey, lamb, duck, and roasted vegetables