LAST CHANCE! This is the last time this wine will be offered.
You asked for it and now we are delivering! Salexis Wines is pleased to announce that once again, we are producing Merlot. This concentrated wine rivals its Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon counterparts. The small plot of Merlot is grown in the Carneros district of the Napa Valley, which is known for its great acidity and more intense flavors.
Tasting Notes and Technical Information
The 2019 Salexis Merlot offers the aromas and fresh fruit flavors of cherries, raspberries and plums, and is balanced with toasty French oak characters. This wine pairs well with red and robust flavored dishes. It will continue to develop for 10 to 15 years.
The Specs
Blend Composition
97.6% Merlot and 2.4% Cabernet Sauvignon
Harvest Dates
October 5, 2019
Harvest Analysis
26.3 Brix, 4.3 g/l TA, 3.66 pH
Pre-Fermentation Maceration
5 days @ 50 degrees F
Pumpover Regime
2 times/day with Aeration
Maximum Fermentation Temperature
84 degrees F
Total Skin Contact Time
21 days
Barrel Aging
18 months in Chateau Style French oak, Medium Plus Toast, 66% new
