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2012 Gundlach Bundschu Merlot
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Winemaker Notes:
Three-to-five day cold soak before fermentations with D254 yeast strain. Extraction through gentle pumpovers tailored by lot, using louvers and screens to eliminate pumping skins and seeds. Lees stirring for 3 months post-fermentation.
Tasting Notes:
Aromas of blueberries laced with black tea and cocoa are followed by beautifully integrated flavors of blue and purple fruits, semi-sweet chocolate, fresh tobacco leaf and spice box. Supple tannins add weight and a polished texture and
lead to a lush finish of ripe berries laced with pekoe tea. Delicious upon release, this Merlot will benefit from five years of cellaring from vintage and continue to age gracefully for at least ten years.
Three-to-five day cold soak before fermentations with D254 yeast strain. Extraction through gentle pumpovers tailored by lot, using louvers and screens to eliminate pumping skins and seeds. Lees stirring for 3 months post-fermentation.
Tasting Notes:
Aromas of blueberries laced with black tea and cocoa are followed by beautifully integrated flavors of blue and purple fruits, semi-sweet chocolate, fresh tobacco leaf and spice box. Supple tannins add weight and a polished texture and
lead to a lush finish of ripe berries laced with pekoe tea. Delicious upon release, this Merlot will benefit from five years of cellaring from vintage and continue to age gracefully for at least ten years.