Elements by Artesa Meritage 2007Item ID: #2482
Elements by Artesa Meritage 2007
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89 points, SFW Winemaking: Following hand-harvesting, the grapes were de-stemmed and gently split open. Full extraction of berry flavors was accomplished through a combination of punching down the cap and gentle pumpover irrigation. Post-fermentation extended maceration was used to enhance body and structure. The wine was then pressed directly to barrel and underwent malolactic [...]
Item Description
89 points, SFW
Winemaking:
Following hand-harvesting, the grapes were de-stemmed and gently
split open. Full extraction of berry flavors was accomplished through a
combination of punching down the cap and gentle pumpover irrigation.
Post-fermentation extended maceration was used to enhance body and
structure. The wine was then pressed directly to barrel and underwent
malolactic fermentation. It aged in French oak for 24 months and was
racked four times during 18 months of aging to mature the wine.
TA S T ING NOT E S
This finely crafted blend of varietals of three famous wine regions –
Bordeaux, Rhone and Rioja – is brimming with lively dark cherry, ripe plum,
cassis and juicy blueberries wrapped in a spicy bouquet of cinnamon,
white pepper, clove and faint hints of black truffles. The flavor is true to
the aromas and the texture is silky and supple. The wine is ready to enjoy
now, yet has the structure to age gracefully for several years.
