California Merlot
Mirassou® California Merlot
Balancing intense fruit flavors with delicate aromas and subtle hints of oak, Mirassou wines embody the optimism and pioneering spirit passed down through six generations of the Mirassou family. Featuring a bright, approachable style, this California Merlot honors the Mirassou family's heritage while appealing to a new generation of wine enthusiasts.
Vintage: 2004
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Winemaker Notes:
The 2004 Mirassou California Merlot was sourced from several of the state's top winegrowing regions including the Central Coast and North Coast (Sonoma). The fruit was sourced from select vineyards to take advantage of the different fruit characteristics each region produces. Sonoma has good climatic conditions, due to its San Francisco Bay cool air intrusion, which is desirable for creating deep fruit flavors. The Central Coast's hilly terrain creates multiple types of soil which produces a rich blend of flavors, enhancing the wine's complexity.
The 2004 Mirassou California Merlot is primarily composed of Merlot with some additional varietals, including Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Zinfandel which were included to add structure and enhance flavor complexity. Fermentation temperatures were targeted at 85-90 degrees Fahrenheit for five to seven days to retain fruitiness and reduce harshness and tannins. A portion of the 2004 Mirassou California Merlot was oak barrel aged an average of 5 months to impart a toasty vanilla character.
The final result is a luscious, jammy Merlot that is approachable and gives a mouth full of flavor with just a hint of toasty oak and spice.
Taste Profile: The 2004 Mirassou California Merlot displays luscious fruit flavors of black cherry and blackberry. These primary flavors are augmented with secondary flavors of vanilla, toasty oak and spices including clove and nutmeg. The addition of complementary varietals contributes to a velvety mouth feel and lingering, smooth finish. This wine is at its best if enjoyed within a year of release, but should be able to age in the bottle for up to three years.
Finished Wine Offering fresh fruit flavors of black cherry and blackberry, balanced with elegant toasty aromas and hints of spice, Mirassou California Merlot is a bright expression of California's most celebrated growing regions.
Featured Wine: Merlot
Alcohol Content: 13.80%
Appellation Name: California
Titratable Acidity: 0.55 g/100mL
Ph: 3.59
Residual Sugar: 0.75 c/100ml
SRP: $11.00
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