Red Bridge Red Magnum 2016
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2016
Varietal
Blend
Harvest Date
October 12-27, 2018
Acid
5.7 g/L
pH
3.63
Alcohol %
14.3
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Bordeaux varietals with the added depth of Syrah. Smooth and full. Look for lovely dark fruit framed by cherry cola and desert sage. Smooth tannins and mouth-filling richness lead to a satisfying finish. Drink now or cellar until 2028.
42% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Syrah
Vineyard Notes
Each of the 4 Similkameen vineyards used in this blend bring something unique to the wine profile. The world-class Cabernet and Syrah sites are full of angular granite on the Cawston Bench in the Similkameen Valley. The Merlot comes from our leased vineyard on the Cawston Flats of the valley floor.
Winemaker Notes
The grapes were hand harvested and gently destemmed and crushed into small open-top fermenters. Various yeasts were used to increase complexity. The fermenters were hand-punched 2 times daily. After
fermentation the wine was pressed and put into premium American and French 225 litre
barrels and 500 litre puncheons for 16 months. 10% of the blend was aged in new oak. The components were blended and then bottled without any fining or filtration. Vegan friendly.
Production
1300 cases produced