2019 Merlot

Name: 2019 Merlot
Brand: Volcanic Hills Vineyard & Cellar Ltd
SKU: 43851
Price: 38.09 CAD
Availability: InStock

Description:

This year’s Merlot is medium/dark garnet in colour, with aromas of black cherry, blackberry, caramel, chocolate and vanilla. The palate shows plum complemented with a blend of savoury dark berries and mocha/chocolate. It’s medium-bodied with velvety/dusty tannins, good acidity with well-integrated oak and medium finish.

Perfect Pairing:

Pairs nicely with red-sauced pastas, braised short ribs, lasagne, meatloaf or cheese burgers. As a side dish – serve caramelized roast veggies. Due to the savoury or ‘umami’ note in this wine - try tomato-based Italian dishes and roast chicken, mushrooms and parmesan.

Additional Information:

Best consumed now or up until 2029.

$38.09

Specifications

Volume 750.0
Alcohol 14.1%
Acidity 6.3
Country Canada
Harvest Date Oct 14 2019
pH 3.71
Producer Volcanic Hills Estate Winery
Region Okanagan Valley
Residual sugar 1.3
Sub-region South Okanagan
Type Red Wine
Varietal Merlot
Vintage 2019
Winemaker Daniel Bontorin

Production Notes

Vineyard Notes

The grapes for our Merlot were sourced from vineyards in Osoyoos and Oliver, B.C. that are composed of mostly gravel and sandy soils. The history of Merlot wine shows us that this grape has proven to be very versatile. Not only does Merlot make excellent wine all by itself, but it is often blended to add softness to other varietals of red wine. Merlot is now the prominent grape used as the base when crafting many Okanagan red blends, and is the number one red varietal planted. Our Merlot was aged 13 months in French oak barrels.