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Truchard Napa Valley Merlot 5-Pack

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2011 Merlot, Carneros, Napa Valley 750ml 5-Pack

Floral aromas of wild blueberry, cranberry, and red currant; with notes of cedar, spice, and subtle mint. The mouth is smooth - layered with bright flavors of pomegranate, plum jam, pie cherries, and sweet vanilla. Ripe tannins fill the palate and provide an elegant finish of dried red fruits.

Vintage: 2011 was the third in a string of unpredictable vintages. Cool and wet springtime conditions affected berry set and reduced yields by 20%. Cool weather continued throughout the growing season, slowly bringing the smaller crop to maturity. Rains in early October forced a quick end to harvest. Despite the challenges, the wines of 2011 have bright aromas and flavors with beautiful finesse and balance.

Vineyard: Merlot is harvested from five separate hillside locations on the Truchard Estate Vineyard. The differences in soil, exposure, and temperature at each site combine to produce unique growing conditions for the grapes. As a result, the wines from these hillsides each have their own identity, and each contributes different characteristics to the final blend. The vines range from 15 - 37 years old. Cabernet Franc, grown in adjacent areas of the vineyard is added in to provide additional softness, structure, and complexity.

 

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Specs

Winemaking: All of the fruit was gently destemmed and crushed, then inoculated with Pasteur Red yeast. Each fermentation was pumped-over twice daily, with the temperature peaking at 90º F. Maceration time varied from 12 to 28 days depending on wine lot. The wine was aged for 20 months in French oak barrels (35% new). Rackings occurred every 4 months until bottling in August of 2013. The final blend is 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc. This wine is drinkable upon release, but will gracefully age for the next 10 - 12 years.
 

Harvest Analysis

  • Harvest: October 9 - 18
  • Brix: 24.6
  • pH: 3.38
  • TA: 6.9 g/L

Wine Analysis

  • Alcohol: 14.2%
  • pH: 3.50
  • TA: 6.1 g/l
  • Cases Produced: 1034 cases

Specs

Winemaking: All of the fruit was gently destemmed and crushed, then inoculated with Pasteur Red yeast. Each fermentation was pumped-over twice daily, with the temperature peaking at 90º F. Maceration time varied from 12 to 28 days depending on wine lot. The wine was aged for 20 months in French oak barrels (35% new). Rackings occurred every 4 months until bottling in August of 2013. The final blend is 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc. This wine is drinkable upon release, but will gracefully age for the next 10 - 12 years.
 

Harvest Analysis

  • Harvest: October 9 - 18
  • Brix: 24.6
  • pH: 3.38
  • TA: 6.9 g/L

Wine Analysis

  • Alcohol: 14.2%
  • pH: 3.50
  • TA: 6.1 g/l
  • Cases Produced: 1034 cases

Vendor Details

Truchard Vineyards

Owners:
Tony & Jo Ann Truchard
Founded:
1974
Location:
Napa, CA

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Truchard Vineyards was established in 1974, when Tony and Jo Ann Truchard came to the Carneros region of the Napa Valley and purchased a 20 acre parcel of land. They transformed what was an abandoned prune orchard into a vineyard and began selling the fruit to a local winery. Through hard work and dedication they quickly developed a reputation as one of the outstanding vineyards in Carneros. Over the past 31 years the Truchard Estate Vineyard has grown to 400 acres, of which 270 acres are planted. The Truchards now sell grapes to more than 20 premiere Napa Valley wineries.

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