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2013 Merlot
Wine Specs
Vintage
2013
Varietal
Merlot
Appellation
Bennett Valley
Harvest Date
October 7th, 2013
Acid
5.7
pH
3.78
Alcohol %
14.8
In Stock
96 CASES
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Flavor profile: ripe red and black fruits with a savory note
Wine Specs
Vintage
2013
Varietal
Merlot
Appellation
Bennett Valley
Harvest Date
October 7th, 2013
Acid
5.7
pH
3.78
Alcohol %
14.8
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
The 2013 has the distinctive floral notes that are typical of the site. The pallet has a powerful blend of savory notes and ripe red and black fruits. . .and a ton of structure. This wine naturally has great color and concentration. Winemaker Cabell
Coursey approaches the Merlot with the attitude that the site makes the wine special and capturing that in the bottle is his job. Farming at the highest level, picking for balance and
making the wine with minimal intervention, all contribute to what we believe is one of the top Merlot wines made in California.
Vineyard Notes
Bennett Valley first became well known for making Merlot back when David Ramey was the winemaker at Matanzas Creek. It's a pleasure to bring great Merlot back to Bennett Valley. The steep hillsides that are the source for our Merlot
produce intense fruit with tremendous structure and concentration. The wine is 100% Merlot but even top sommeliers frequently ask me how much Cabernet is in it. To me the wine is reminiscent of a top vintage of Figeac or Vieux
Chateau Certan, which are both Merlot based right bank Bordeaux wines that have a meaningful percentage of Cabernet.
