2017 'Right Bank' Meritage
Wine Specs
Vintage
2017
Varietal
Meritage
Harvest Date
10/2017
pH
3.9
Aging
French oak barrels
Fermentation
Stainless Steel Tanks
Bottling Date
3/2019
Residual Sugar
0
Alcohol %
13.2
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2017
Varietal
Meritage
Harvest Date
10/2017
pH
3.9
Aging
French oak barrels
Fermentation
Stainless Steel Tanks
Bottling Date
3/2019
Residual Sugar
0
Alcohol %
13.2
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Aromas of forest floor, humidor and dark stone fruit. Flavors of raspberry, cocoa, and strawberry.
Vineyard Notes
Soils are based on weathered green stone, shale, and montmorillonite clay. Green stone is high in nutrients and when broken down creates rich, fertile soils. The shale allows for good water drainage, while the clay provides organic matter. Sites are all south/south west aspect ranging from 800' - 1200' elevation.
Production Notes
Fruit was destemmed with no crushing and pumped into tank and bins. 2-4 punchdowns or pumpovers a day. Allowed to age on skins for 7-12 days post fermentation, then pressed off. Wine settled in tank then racked to French oak barrels, ~25% new barrels. Wine was aged for 15 months in barrel.
Winemaker Notes
2017 was a very high quality vintage with higher than normal yields. The growing season was hot and dry allowing for optimal ripening and acid retention in both red and white cultivars. Fruit was picked 10-14 days earlier than the previous vintage and came in with ideal physiological and chemical ripeness.
Production
800 cases
Product Reviews
Barbara Wenk
(Apr 14, 2020 at 2:04 PM)
Meritage is a wine that you want to enjoy-- sit back and savor each sip.
Jim Hollingshead
(Nov 18, 2020 at 1:24 PM)
Might be my favorite Rappahannock Meritage. Ripe cherry and clean minerality. Full-ish body with a juicy character. Love it.