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Merlot Syrah, 2013
Shipped and sold by Redstone Winery
- Merlot
- Syrah
Merlot, which dominates the blend is sourced from the organically farmed Laundry vineyard in the Lincoln Lakeshore sub-appellation and the Syrah was harvested at optimal ripeness from the low-yielding vines of our own Hillside vineyard. The nose shows tons of Merlot; a combination of red and black fruit with a subtle underlying note of graphite. As one might expect the palate reveals the upfront dominance of Merlot punctuated by plums and currants which slowly give way to a savouriness mid-palate and finishes strong with really interesting black pepper notes contributed by Syrah.
Pairings: This is going to be the wine of the winter; it pairs wonderfully with your favourite stews and really most of the comfort foods we love when it cools off. Try this one with your favourite chili recipe or some nice saucy ribs. We also think that it is pretty terrific on its own shared with a good friend.
The 2013 vintage was featured in the July 2023 Wine Club package.
Tasting notes written by Tony Aspler.
Geographical Indication: VQA Niagara Peninsula
Varietals: Merlot (60%), Syrah (40%)
Vineyard: Merlot — Laundry Vineyard and Syrah — Hillside Vineyard
Residual Sugar: 0 g/L
Cases Produced: 250
Appearance: Deep purple-ruby in colour.
Nose: Cedary, toasty, tobacco and blackberry nose with vanilla and white pepper notes.
Palate: Medium- to full-bodied, dry, juicy, blackberry flavour with lively acidity.
Quality: 89 – 90 points – Wine Club Canada. Very Good+ / Outstanding. Can be opened now but will improve with 1 –2 years.
Food Pairing: Chorizo and sweet potato chili, baby back ribs with Tamarind glaze, seared ahi tuna steaks, beef stroganoff, and pan-fried gnocchi and broccoli in black peppercorn sauce.
