Wine Library Robert Clay Vineyard

2017 Merlot – Robert Clay Vineyard
100% Merlot
- Vintage2017
- TypeRed
- AppellationTexas Hill Country AVA
- VineyardRobert Clay Vineyard
- ABV
- 13.3%
- TA
- 5.33 g/L
- pH
- 3.63
- RS
- 0.0 g/L
- Cases Made
- 72
Tasting Notes
plum
sandalwood
redcurrant
jackfruit
cedar
S- dry
A-med+
T=High
A-Med +
B=Med +
Winemaking
Fermenting
100% Stainless Steel Fermenter for 6 days
Aging
100% neutral oak for 28 months
Lab Analysis at Bottling
Metric
Value
Unit
Alcohol
13.3
%
Residual Sugar
0
g/L
pH
3.63
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Total Acidity
5.33
g/L
Malic Acid
0.1
g/L
Volatile Acidity
0.19
g/L
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2)
32
ppm
Dissolved Oxygen (DO)
0.8
g/L
Bottle Vacuum
-15
psi
Food Pairing
Pan seared New York Strip with Horseradish Mint Glaze and twice baked smoked potato