2013 Jekyll Island Reserve Merlot, Lodi 750ml 6-Pack

The wine is bright like a bright cherry red balloon.  The aromas bring thoughts of fresh Bing cherry, raspberry, and strawberry combined with slight notes of vanilla and leather. It is a medium bodied, with nice layers of berry fruit, soft approachable tannins, and earthy structure with a good finish from balanced acidity; all of which lend themselves to good food and a good time.  This wine could easily pair with barbeque ribs in a whiskey barbeque sauce, pork medallions with apricot compote, or simple grilled skirt steak and French fries.

The grapes from fourth generation vineyards benefit from the deep and rich soils that make-up the western edge of the Lodi Appellation. The fruit benefits from warm sunny days and cool nights as a result of gentle breezes coming from the San Francisco Bay and the Delta waterways. This allows the fruit to mature and have a proper balance between fruit character and structure.  The fruit was harvested at optimal ripeness and was crushed and fermented in stainless steel vessels. The wine was then aged in experienced barrels and allowed to age for twelve months.  The blend was then created and prepared for bottling.