2009 Stillwater Creek Vineyard Merlot Wine

2009 Stillwater Creek Vineyard  Merlot Wine
Cases Produced: 198
AVA: Columbia Valley

Composition:                                                                                     Harvest Analysis:
Varietal                           Percent      Vineyard                                         Date               Brix          pH         TA
Merlot                             47.5%    Stillwater Creek (Blk 11)               09/25/2009         28.0        3.60        .39
Merlot                             47.5%    Stillwater Creek (Blk 15)               09/25/2009         28.5        3.60         .379
Cabernet Sauvignon       5.0%      Les Collines                                10/02/2009          26.0        3.63         .662

Cooperage:
Th is Merlot was harvested from one of the steepest south-facing slopes in the Columbia Valley region of Washington State. It spent 18 months in 1/3 Hungarian and 2/3 American oak off ering vivid aromas and fl avors of leather and sweet tobacco.

Final Analysis:
Bottled: 10/22/2011
Alc. by Vol.: 15.1%
TA: .49 g/100 mL
pH: 3.42
RS: TBD

Winemaker’s Notes:
Th e Stillwater Creek Vineyard is known for producing wines with deep fruit fl avors and refi ned tannins. Fractured basalt and silty loam terroir harmonize with cool nights and warm growing days to give this Merlot intensity. Rich fl avors are deftly balanced against a backdrop of toasty oak and sweet tobacco. Th is wine invites the senses and lingers with a long supple finish.