Red Diamond Merlot

Description

”THE WINE The 2012 Merlot opens with lovely flavors of black cherry, plum and a spice scented nose. The sweet fruit on the palate is complemented by the mediumbodied tannins and toasty oak with a nice smooth finish.THE YEAR The 2012 vintage provided outstanding weather conditions in Washington state. Bud break started a little earlier than normal but cooler temperatures through the early summer delayed veraison slightly. A warming trend began in late July and dry conditions through mid-October were ideal for fruit ripening.HOW WE MADE IT We destemmed, crushed and inoculated our grapes to begin fermentation. Fermentation lasted 610 days on the skins, with a twice-daily pumpover regime. The wine was aged for 12 months in French and American oak barrels for addedcomplexity.WHAT ITS GOOD WITH This is a soft and versatile style of Merlot that would pair well with foods like pork tacos or grilled tuna steaks. It will also make a great pairing for vegetarian dishes like grilled Portobello mushrooms or pasta with tomato sauce.” – Red Diamond