G3 Merlot Goose Ridge
The g3 Merlot has a rich, aromatic expression of dark cherry and blackberry, supported by toasty notes of savory spices. The dark fruit flavors continue to linger on the palate over an elegant medium-grained tannic structure leading to a long, yet soft, finish.
The fruit for this wine was sourced from some of the premier upper blocks of the estate. The 2014 vintage allowed for optimal, long hang time in the vineyard. The wine was pumped over twice daily until a balance of color, structure, and flavor extraction had been
achieved. Malolactic fermentation on oak smoothed and softened the wine. The wine matured for 10 months on oak (with 35% new oak). A blend of grapes sourced from different clones and blocks across the vineyard created complex flavors and a true expression of our estate Merlot.
The fruit for this wine was sourced from some of the premier upper blocks of the estate. The 2014 vintage allowed for optimal, long hang time in the vineyard. The wine was pumped over twice daily until a balance of color, structure, and flavor extraction had been
achieved. Malolactic fermentation on oak smoothed and softened the wine. The wine matured for 10 months on oak (with 35% new oak). A blend of grapes sourced from different clones and blocks across the vineyard created complex flavors and a true expression of our estate Merlot.
