2021 J.D. HURLEY MERLOT
Tasting notes
Distinctively Santa Clara Valley terroir, this Merlot hints of plum and blackberry, with a velvety vanilla middle. The finish is kissed with a hint of chocolate as you linger through your glass. Aged 28 months in 65% new and 35% neutral French and American Oak.
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Varietal | Merlot |
| Varietal Composition | 100% Merlot |
| Appellation | Santa Clara Valley |
| Harvest Date | 10/14/2021 |
| Sugar | 24.2 Brix |
| Acid | 0.53 |
| PH | 3.48 |
| Alcohol | 14.30% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Cases Produced | 198 |
2 Vineyard blend from just east of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Both Vineyards are drip irrigated and on various trellis systems
60% whole berry, 40% crushed. Fermented in stainless steel tanks. Eight day fermentation. Highest fermentation temp – 80 degrees. Pumped over 3 times per day. Pressed at -1.2 brix.
Cooperage: 40% American Oak, 25% French Oak, 35% Neutral French Oak
