Saddlehill Merlot 2023 sku_2478196-1 or fallow fields covered by

or fallow fields covered by hornbeam woods

Tasting Notes

It is a dry red wine

well-balanced red that features red fruit and balsam aromas

Saddlehill Merlot 2023 sku_2478196-1 or fallow fields covered byCultivated in gravelly, sun warmed soils at Saddlehill's foothill estate, this Merlot undergoes cold maceration before fermentation in stainless steel to emphasize purity of black cherry and plum fruit. After a gentle press, the wine ages 12 months in seasoned French oak barrels to integrate fine tannins without overwhelming the plush mid palate. The winery's high elevation site ensures cool nights that preserve acidity and spice aromas. The result is