13% abv
100% Merlot
Fermentation: 14 days on skins
Aging: 26 months in New European oak barrels
Colio Estate Vineyards
Harrow, Ontario, Canada
$59.45 Canadian
Appearance: deep deep purple body with rich ruby highlights, almost black looking from the side. As I look closer at the highlights I see some light browning in color. This wine might be starting to show its age. It is 9 years old now.
Aroma: Oak, smoke, faint berry notes
Flavors: a solid oaky style is front and center to me. Tobacco leaf, dried cranberries, tart cherry, and dried brown spice on the back of the palate
Mouthfeel: a dry 85% dark chocolate like finish and aftertaste. The aftertaste is very dry and a glass of water would be perfect with this merlot. The wine has a smooth leathery feel.
