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87POINTS
15¾/20
Fort Berens Small Lot Merlot 2021
Lillooet, British Columbia, CanadaThis Small Lot Merlot is entirely Lillooet fruit from their Dry Creek Vineyard and Red Rock Vineyard's sandy soils. After crushing and destemming, the grapes were left to cold soak for two days before fermentation and regular pump-overs for extraction. The wine was then aged 15 months in neutral barrels. Roasted coffee, espresso, and root vegetables open this full-bodied merlot, with ripe blackberry and black plum to follow on the silky palate. Tannins are lightly gritty, holding this to a bitter espresso finish. Quite rugged and rough edged, this requires some hearty/saucy proteins to manage at this stage.Tasted: 22 December 2023Tasted by: Prices:| BC | $32.99 | 750ml | winery online/direct |
Grape: MerlotCSPC: 008128UPC: 6269901106
