Quails Gate Okanagan Kelowna Merlot Wine

2007 QUAILS' GATE MERLOT

Winemakers Notes:

The 2007 Merlot grapes were harvested in October, 90% from the Quails’ Gate Boucherie Mountain vineyards, and the remainder from vineyards near Osoyoos. 2007 was a favourable year for Merlot with good heat throughout the growing season and cool nights in October to preserve the fruits flavour and acidity. Spontaneous yeast fermentation and extended skin contact give this wine rich colour and extraction with great complexity. Prior to blending and bottling this wine was barrel aged in 1 year old French and American oak for 18 months and will continue to improve with careful cellaring up to 5 years.

Tasting Notes:

Fragrant aromas of ripe plum mingle with sweet, smoky, toasty oak to make the first sip irresistable. Fine ripe tannins bring lingering, velvety finish to the palate. This fresh flavoursome, robust wine pairs perfectly with beef tenderloin with herbed compound butter or braised short ribs and roast root vegetable.

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Technical Information:

Varietal Blend: 100% Merlot
Alc. By Vol: 14.5%
Total Acidity: 6.9 g/l
Residual Sweetness: 2.4 g/l
Sweetness Code: 0
SKU Code: 639633
UPC Code: 778856107234
Date Bottled: June 2009
Case Volume: 3960 cases
Price: $24.99