153 Cases Produced — SORRY, BUT WE’VE SOLD OUT OF THIS ITEM!
General Statement: Made from 100% estate grown Merlot grape this wine boasts intense and complex fruit aromas of cherry and strawberry. The medium toasted oak provides beautiful notes of vanilla and cola. A smooth wine with elegant tannins, and a finish lingering with hints of cocoa. 18 months in French and American oak, 36% new.
Source of the Fruit: 100% Madison Cellars Vineyards estate grown
Vineyard Notes:
- Rootstock: own-rooted
- Location/Soil: Clay loam and loam soils, on the north and south facing sides of the vineyard
- Harvest Dates: September 19th & 20th, 2002
Winemaking Notes:
- Fermentation - Primary fermentation in open top fermenters with three daily punchdowns. Secondary fermentation in barrels.
- Alcohol: 14.6%
- Total Acidity: .66
- PH: 3.69
- Residual Sugar: 0.0%
Barrel Aging: Barrel aged for 18 months in French and American oak of which 36% was new.
Date Bottled: March 19, 2004
Date Released: May 2004
Tasting Notes: This wine boasts intense and complex fruit aromas of cherry and strawberry. The medium toasted oak provides beautiful notes of vanilla and cola. A smooth wine with elegant tannins, and a finish lingering with hints of cocoa.
Awards and Accolades: N/A
Aging Properties: Ready to drink now but will continue to improve in the bottle for at least 5 years.
Food Pairing: Duck, coq au vin, chicken marsala. In general, medium bold flavored meats.
