2016 Roth Merlot, Sonoma County
Gold Medal, 92 Points - Press Democrat North Coast Wine Challenge
Food Pairing Notes
The supple fruit flavors in this wine pair wonderfully with the
earthy notes found in a grilled eggplant dish, or wild mushroom risotto
Composition
80% Merlot, 14% Syrah, 6% Malbec
Wine Specs
Vintage
2016
Varietal
Merlot
Appellation
Sonoma County
Harvest Date
9/23/2016-10/01/2016
Acid
6.1g/L
pH
3.82
Aging
aged in French, American, and Hungarian oak for 16 months (30% new)
Alcohol %
14.9
Production Notes
The grapes were harvested from September
23rd to October 1st, 2016 at optimum maturity. Then it was fermented in 100% stainless
steel tanks with regular pump-overs. Once fermentation was complete, the wine was aged
in French, American and Hungarian oak (30% new) for 16 month