Tasting Notes 2009
Grapes : 100% Carmenere
Vintage : The grapes were hand picked May 8–10, 2009.
Yield : 9 tons per hectare.
Vinification : The grapes were vinified using our traditional methods for fermenting red wines, which begins with destemming the grapes prior to a 5-day pre-fermentation cold soak at 8ºC (46ºF).
Alcoholic fermentation takes place with selected yeasts at 29º–30ºC (84º–86ºF).
Upon completion of the fermentation process, the new wine is left on its skins for an additional 7–10 days. It is then racked to barrels and aged for 9 months, during which time malolactic fermentation takes place naturally.
Tasting notes : Intense black cherry-red in color with aromas of ripe red fruits and spice and subtle notes of plum, blueberry jam, cherries, black pepper, cocoa, smoke, and menthol.
Medium-bodied and flavorful on the palate, with good fusion between the fruit and oak. Well-balanced and lush, with soft tannins and a long finish.
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