Lailey Merlot 2021, Lailey Winery
Lailey Merlot 2021, Lailey Winery
$38.62
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Description from the Producer
Harvested on October 18, 2021, we allowed skin contact after fermentation followed by 16 months in French oak barrels. The results yielded a medium-full bodied red with red fruit flavours, vanilla notes and spice on the finish.
Vegan Friendly.
Appellation: Niagara-on-the-Lake VQAO
Alcohol: 12.5%
Cases Produced: 260
Tasting notes and review by Tony Aspler.
Geographical Indication: VQA Niagara-on-the-Lake
Varietal: Merlot
Vineyard: Lailey Vineyard
Alcohol: 12.5%
Residual Sugar: 10.4 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 260
Appearance: Ruby colour.
Nose: Toasty, plum bouquet with a rose petal note.
Palate: Medium-bodied, dry, plum flavour with well-integrated oak and balancing acidity. Firmly structured with ripe tannins.
Quality: 90 points. Outstanding. Hold 1-2 years.
Food Pairing: Smoked Gouda with Fig Compote & Walnut Crackers, Wild Mushroom Crostini with Garlic-Thyme Butter, Braised Pork Shoulder with Herbed Polenta & Pan Jus, Crispy Celery Root Schnitzel with Pickle-Dill Aioli (veg), Bittersweet Chocolate Bark with Candied Hazelnuts & Dried Cherries
Awards:
Bronze - 2021 National Wine Awards of Canada
Additional Details
| Type | Red Wine |
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| Grape Varietal | Merlot |
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