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2020 Merlot

2020 Merlot
$28 wine club price - $22.40
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Tasting Notes

Dark fruit dominates the nose. One of our darkest red wines, flavors of plum, blackberry jam, clove, cedar, and menthol are on nose. On the palate, a smooth finish, framed by well-integrated tannins, and bright acidity.

Vineyard Notes

Our Estate Merlot comes from head-trained vines planted in 1986, on a gentle north facing slope. These old vines produce balanced, elegant merlot, with ample concentration and tremendous depth.

Winemaker Notes

After a cool fermentation in stainless steel, the 2020 Merlot was aged for 24 months in French oak.

Wine Specs

Harvest Date: Last week of September, beginning week of October
Alcohol: 14.0
Cases Produced: 715

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Lava Cap Winery
2221 Fruitridge Road, Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 621-0175   directions
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Christmas Eve and Christmas)