2021 Merlot Reserve

Vineyard: SFV Estate
Alcohol: 14.1% ABV
Sugar: .1g/L
pH: 3.87
Total Acidity: 5.5
Aging: 22 months 57% new French Oak
Brix at Harvest: 25.4
Tannin: granular, medium
Body/Texture: medium, smooth, dry
Aroma: plum, blackberry, chocolate, strawberry
Flavor: plum, strawberry, chocolate
Finish: vanilla, cherry, medium 

nice and easy

This is what merlot should be.  It is fruit forward with just enough tannins and body to support the great blackberry and strawberry flavors.  This wine is great and ready to drink right now.