Quails Gate Okanagan Kelowna Merlot Wine

2006 QUAILS' GATE MERLOT

Winemakers Notes:

Harvested in October, 90% from the Quails’ Gate Boucherie Mountain vineyards, and the remainder from vineyards near Osoyoos. 2006 was a favourable year for Merlot with good heat during the growing season and cool nights in October to preserve the fruits flavour and acidity. Spontaneous yeast fermentation and extended skin contact give this wine rich colour and extraction with great complexity. Prior to blending and bottling this wine was barrel aged in French and American oak for 18 months and will continue to improve with careful cellaring of up to 5 years.

Tasting Notes:

Fragrant aromas of ripe plum, blackcurrant and chocolate with underlying hints of exotic spice and sweet tobacco make the first sip irresistible. The palate is fresh and vibrant with fine sinewy tannins supporting the fruit. A long, velvety finish completes this elegant wine which is drinking very well young and will continue to improve. This fresh, flavoursome wine would pair perfectly with grilled striploin steak or a succulent bison burger.

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Technical Information:

Varietal Blend: 100% Merlot
Alc. By Vol: 14%
Total Acidity: 6.5 g/l
Residual Sweetness: 1.7 g/l
Sweetness Code: 0
SKU Code: 639633
UPC Code: 778856106220
Date Bottled: June 2008
Case Volume: 6200 cases
Price: $26.99