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2016 Merlot XM

Label of 2015 Helix Stillwater Creek Vineyard Merlot, Columbia Valley
$44/bottle
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Thanks to plenty of summer heat and a late September cooling trend, 2016 delivered keen, upfront Merlot. Perfect for extended barrel aging!
Baked plum, dark cherry and boysenberry reduction rush the nose, with floral notes of potpourri, violet, and hints of chocolate and vanilla. Plush dark fruit with lively acidity and finely structured tannins makes this an exceptional food Merlot. The palate accentuates the
boysenberry and plum with black cherry riding in the side car. Intense varietal character easily integrates the 50% new oak that displays a touch of vanilla, caramel, cocoa, and roasted coffee bean. 
BLEND: 98% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Sauvignon

VINEYARD: Bacchus, Pepper Bridge, Seven Hills, Stillwater Creek & XL
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COOPERAGE: 100% American (50% new oak)

PRODUCTION: 140 cases​
pH: 3.59

T.A.: 5.9 g/L

ALC.: 14.2%

BOTTLED: June 2020

RELEASED: November 2020

​DRINK BETWEEN: 2020-2027


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