Merlot
Tasting Notes
Straight-forward in style, the Leaping Horse 2022 Merlot has violet and dark fruit aromas with pleasant plum, black cherry, strawberries and a little bell pepper character creeping into the flavors of cherry pie, raspberry, light oak and mint. Mouth filling yet smooth, Leaping Horse has created an unpretentious wine that can pair with just about anything.
Vineyards
At Ironstone, we use crop reduction, leaf removal, organic materials, and drip irrigation to improve the quality and intensity of flavors. Cover crops, which attract beneficial insects, are also employed. In addition, we place owl and wood duck boxes around the vineyards and ponds helping to preserve the surrounding habitats. This Merlot comes from soils that are sandy loam and well-drained allowing the wonderful ripeness to come through to the grapes.
Winemaking
After traditional fermentation, the wine spends six months aging in new French oak.
Technical Information
- Vintage:
- 2022
- Alcohol:
- 14.5%
- Region:
- Lodi, California
- Varietals:
- 80% Merlot, 15% Malbec, 2.5% Petit Verdot, 2.5% Cabernet Franc
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