2016 Forthright Merlot
Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley
Fermented in small lots, this 100-percent Merlot from the Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley was aged in French oak barrels for 40 months.
$125
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Tasting Notes
Dark fruit, black cherry, cocoa, oak and spice. This brooding, juicy wine longs for a cassoulet or grilled steak near a fireplace, preferably in a medieval village with cobblestone streets.
Wine Specs
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Appellation: Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley
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Grower: Sourced from one of the best growers in Napa Valley
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Varietal: 100% Merlot grapes
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Clone: French Bordeaux Merlot Clone 181
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Vines: 18 years old vines, 64 acre vineyard, 787 vines planted per acre
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Harvest: Hand Picked on October 10, 2016
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Fermentation: Fermented in small lots
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Aging: Aged in French Oak Barrels for 24 months
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Production: 183 cases produced
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Alcohol: 14.7%
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pH: 3.64, TA 6.28 g/L
