Quails Gate Okanagan Kelowna Merlot Wine

2008 QUAILS' GATE MERLOT

Winemaker's Notes:

The 2008 Merlot grapes were handpicked in October from Quails' Gate vineyards. The 2008 season provided ideal growing conditions and the cool October nights helped to preserve the fruit's flavour and acidity. Pre-fermentation, cold soaking and extended post ferment maceration are techniques used to bring out the best of this magnificent vineyard site. Our Merlot is aged for 18 months in new 1 year old French oak barrels and will reward careful cellaring up to 7 years.

Tasting Notes:

Ripe plum fruits mingle with layers of sweet, smoky, toasty oak. The fine ripe tannins bring a velvety quality to this beautifully integrated palate. The wine is complex and supple and robust enough to see you through a cold winter. This Merlot makes a terrific accompaniment to Angus beef strip loin steak served with red skin potato and mushroom sauté and green peppercorn butter.

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Technical Information:

Varietal Blend: 100% Merlot
Alc. By Vol: 15.5%
Total Acidity: 6.6 g/l
Residual Sweetness: 3 g/l
Sweetness Code: 0
SKU Code: 639633
UPC Code: 778856108231
Date Bottled: June 2010
Case Volume: 2750 cases
Price: $24.99