2024 Merlot: Finger Lakes AVA/Cayuga Lake - $30 (Pre-Release)
pH: 3.41, TA: 7.3 g/L, ABV: 13.7%, RS: 0%
This Merlot was crafted with hand-picked grapes sustainably farmed on a West-facing slope overlooking Cayuga Lake. Aged in fine French oak for structure and complexity. Medium-full bodied, this rich Merlot exhibits red and dark fruits on the nose and palate and is framed by beautifully integrated tannins. The wine finishes with bright acidity, a touch of cocoa and an earthy, savory edge.
Inaugural Club pre-release.
Harvested October 11, 2024. Clone: 181, pH: 3.41, TA: 7.3 g/L