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Stimson Estate Cellars Merlot
Article number: 006 648
Name: Stimson Estate Cellars Merlot
Origin: USA - Washington State
Wineries: Chateau Ste. Michelle
Grape: 95% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc 1%
Color: red
Description: Colour: bright ruby to purple Aroma: the bouquet much ripe fruit (cherries and plums), fine, slightly earthy spicy notes with hints of oak, vanilla, butterscotch and licorice flavors: structured on the palate, juicy, round and balanced, gentle, berry fruit with fresh Kirschund, in the final delicately spicy with delicate vanilla and toast
Serving suggestion: with lamb and beef (steaks, chops, roasts, stew), eg with southern French ratatouille, pasta dishes to spicy or moderately strong soft cheeses
Serve at 18 ° C
Analysis: Alcohol: 13.80%
Residual sugar: 7.60 g / l
Acidity: 5.30 g / l
previously open: no
perfectly ready to drink: now
stored for up (mind): 4 - 5 years.
Production: The grapes for Merlot Stimson Estate Cellars originate from the cooler growing areas in the Columbia and Yakima Valley. The grapes are gently crushed and traditionally first cold macerated for 24 to 48 hours to remove the skins first color pigments and aromas. Then the mash is heated gently and started the approximately week-long stainless steel fermentation tanks, both in classical and in rotating vats. The wines are tasted regularly to them exactly for maximum color and flavor yield, the optimum time and place to be subtracted from the residue in the barrels of French oak for maturation. The barrel aging gives the wine additional richness, balanced with delicate notes of vanilla and toast. Only shortly before filling the final blend is assembled and placed on the bottles.
Bottle size: 0,75 l
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