Merlot 2016

VINTNER NOTES
Red cherry and dark plum notes with subtle hints of graphite and dried leaves.
Soft well integrated tannins with a long finish.

ALC/VOL
13.6%

VARIETAL
100% Merlot

APPELLATION
BC VQA; Osoyoos E Bench and Penticton West Bench

VINEYARD
Cabana Estate Vineyard, Osoyoos, BC
GROWER: Dhaliwal Family
GPS: 49°0’39”N 119°26’0”W ELEVATION: 294 m
Lazy Dog Vineyard, Penticton, BC
GROWER: Dean and Liz Marchand
GPS: 49°29’36.72”N 119°37’15.81”W ELEVATION: 384 m

SOIL
Clay loam soils

VINIFICATION
Crushed & fermented in 1/2 ton OTF’s

COOPERAGE
50% Med + French Oak / 50% Med + American Oak

CASES
225