2013 Bacchus ​Merlot

The 2013 Helix Merlot’s garnet color portends its bold black raspberry and dark cherry
fragrance that is accented by candied pecans, cedar, vanilla, and a mist of blended attar, rose petals and anise. The flavor begins by mirroring the nose,  then adds plum and folds the fruit into dark chocolate.  Succulent acidity elevates these flavors to mingle in wood spices with a pinch of dill all of which is contrasted by medium round-dry tannins. Enjoy this with grass fed pan fried hanger steak with a Merlot reduction and wild mushrooms. ~Chuck Reininger, Winemaker

BLEND: 100% Merlot

VINEYARD: Bacchus 

COOPERAGE: 73% American, 18% French, 9% Russian (15% new oak)

PRODUCTION: 532 cases

pH: 3.59

T.A.: 6.1 g/L

ALC.: 14.8%

​BOTTLED:  ​July 2015