Wolffer 2002 Premier Cru Merlot

$125.00 -- The Hamptons, Long Island

Purchase Wolffer 2002 Premier Cru Merlot

Wolffer 2002 Premier Cru Merlot

Grapes for Premier Cru come from the steepest slope in Wölffer’s vineyard, insuring good drainage and water run-off as well as good air circulation. Ocean breezes protect the plants from winter kill and also provide cooling in summer, making the Hamptons the last region in New York State to get frost. This gives the grapes the long hang time (beginning of November) necessary for achieving balance of ripeness and acidity.

Winemaker Tasting Notes:
Dark red brick in color. Loads of ripe fruit with hints of toffee and dark chocolate aromas. The mouth-feel is concentrated with peeks of ripe mark (skin) characters, toasty oak, layers of tannins and well balanced acidity. The structure is tight and made for longevity. The seemingly endless finish is vibrant and spicy with wonderful warmth and classic mineral nuances.

Food Pairing:
This rich and lush wine will be fabulous to pair with Game, Steak, or cheese dishes or just to savor it on its own.

Technical Notes:
After a hot and wonderful growing season, the very ripe grapes were hand picked on October 29th. After the careful hand sorting process of further selecting only the best berries, the grapes where chilled to 47°F to cold soak for a 6 day period, followed by the fermentation with a maximum temperature of 84°F. The pumpovers are done very meticulously 3 times a day (every 8 hr) during the peak of fermentation. The extended skin contact (maceration) lasted for a total time of 30 days. The wine was then gently pressed and the press fraction was separated. It went straight into French Barrique (100% new oak) for a period of 20 month. Malolactic fermentation finished 100%. The wine was racked 6 times before being bottled unfiltered and unfined on August 4th. Only 1900 bottles of 750ml were made.


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