Our 2012 Estate Merlot traces it's heritage back to 1976, the first year Mill Creek released a stand alone varietal Merlot. The grapes originated from our estate property in Dry Creek Valley. The wine was fermented in stainless steel tanks and was pumped over twice a day. After malolactic fermentation, the new wine was racked into 60 gallon French and American oak barrels then aged for 14 months. After a light filtration, the total production of approximately 552 cases was bottled on May 2, 2014. This Merlot begins with a nose of lavender, black cherry and creamy vanilla. Flavors are of chocolate and cherry. The wine has a medium ruby color and exhibits medium body with fine tannins. Try with blue cheese or grilled New York strip steak.
Our 2012 Estate Merlot traces it's heritage back to 1976, the first year Mill Creek released a stand alone varietal Merlot. The grapes originated from our estate property in Dry Creek Valley. The wine was fermented in stainless steel tanks and was pumped over twice a day. After malolactic fermentation, the new wine was racked into 60 gallon French and American oak barrels then aged for 14 months. After a light filtration, the total production of approximately 552 cases was bottled on May 2, 2014. This Merlot begins with a nose of lavender, black cherry and creamy vanilla. Flavors are of chocolate and cherry. The wine has a medium ruby color and exhibits medium body with fine tannins. Try with blue cheese or grilled New York strip steak.
