
2013 Splitrail Merlot 1.5L
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2013
Varietal
Merlot
Appellation
Osoyoos East
Harvested
October 2013
TA
5.3 g/L
pH
3.7
Aging
15 months in 100% French oak
Alcohol %
14.5
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Black cherry, blueberries, and red plum fruit with dark chocolate and a touch of leather. Solid, refined tannins.
Varietals
100% Merlot
Clones
French Clone 181 & 247
Production
A splitrail denotes a fence or enclosure made from pieces of wood split lengthwise from the log. We named this wine, Splitrail Merlot, as a reminder of the many splitrail pieces used to create fences by the early pioneering farmers, especially the orchard growers. Image No.21 illustrates the height aspect of this vineyard. Our Splitrail merlot hails from the eastern region of Osoyoos when some of the longest hangtime occurs. This additional time on the vine gives the grapes a deep colour and intensity that translates into a robust wine. French oak barrel aging provided additional depth and complexity in the extended finish.