Josh Cellars Merlot
| Description: | Style. Aromas of black cherries, fresh plums, violet and dark chocolate overwhelm. the bouquet. On the palate, the wine is layered with fresh bing cherries,. baked plums, and mocha, softened by its delicate, almost luxurious texture,. and given staying power with a long, raspberry and cocoa powder finish. Cuvee. 85% Merlot. 15% Cabernet Sauvignon. Winemaking. True to the Josh Cellars style, the 2011 Merlot saw a classic winemaking. approach with a 24-hour cold soak, daily remontage to achieve flavor and. tannin extraction, followed by a one week extended maceration. The wine saw. a balanced oak regimen to maintain its approachable style, seeing French oak. for up to 12 months. Sourcing. Winemaker Wayne Donaldson and vintner Joseph Carr sought premium lots. of Merlot fruit from across California that would deliver that signature Josh. Cellars wine style: bold, rich, approachable. The Merlot for this 2011 wine was. sourced from partner growers across, Napa, Monterey, Lodi, and Mendocino. County, each source bringing unique complexities and expertly blended to. ensure balance in the wine and a bold, rich flavor. Technical Data. Treatment: French Oak. Alc/Vol: 13.9%. Ta: 5.5 g/L. pH: 3.50. Ava: California Region Description. (mer loh) Deep in color, high in alcohol and low in tannins, this grape is grown mostly in California, France, Washington, New York and Chile. The aromas and flavors can be plummy, chocolaty, and even redolent of tea leaves. It is often blended with Cabernet Sauvignon although it is the most prevalent grape variety in Bordeaux. |
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| Price: | $ 14.99 |
| Price in original currency: | None |
Available from Haskell's
| Address: |
81 South 9th Street Minneapolis, MN 55402 United States |
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| Telephone (toll-free): | 800-486-2434 |
| Telephone (regular): | 612-342-2437 |
| Fax: | 612-342-2440 |
First added to 1000 Corks on April 4, 2022.
