
Merlot 2021
This food-friendly Merlot features an olive and magnolia fragrance with black cherry and oak flavors. Medium bodied and smooth with strong tannins, it pairs nicely with almost any dish.
Pairing suggestions : Dried Meats, Venison, & Gouda Cheese
Technical Information:
Origin: Bellview Winery, Landisville, New Jersey; Outer Coastal Plain AVA
Harvest Dates: 9/28/2021
Harvest Chemistries: Brix: 21°; TA: 5.97 g/L; pH: 3.53
Vinification:
Yeast: D254
Fermentation: 7 days
Temperature: Approx. 72°F
Malolactic: Yes
Barrel: 22 months in 80% French Oak, 20% American
Bottling Date: 5/1/2024
Number of Bottles Produced: 576 Bottles in 750ml bottles
Composition: 85% Merlot, 10% San Marco, 5% Petit Verdot
Bottling Statistics:
pH: 3.70
TA: 6.08 g/L
Alcohol: 12.7%
Residual Sugar: 0g/100ml
Varietal: Merlot
Vintage: 2021
Wine Type: Red