Wine Library Robert Clay Vineyard
2018 Merlot – Robert Clay Vineyard
100% Merlot
- Vintage2018
- TypeRed
- AppellationTexas Hill Country AVA
- VineyardRobert Clay Vineyard
- DrinkDrink now to 2029
When to drink it
Drinking at its peak - decant recommendedDrink now to 2029
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Drinking at its peak - decant recommendedDrinking well - decantEnjoy with food - no decantWell past peakBest for cooking
Last tasted April 2025, from bottles kept at 58 to 59°F and out of the light. A bottle stored warmer will be further along than this.
- ABV
- 14.1%
- TA
- 6.3 g/L
- pH
- 3.66
- RS
- 0.0 g/L
- Cases Made
- 1752
Tasting Notes
Red plum
sugar plum
clove
nettles
black cherry
black plum
Winemaking
Fermented in Neutral Oak Fermenter for 6 days, and Barrel aged for 22 months using 50% new French,
40% new Eastern European, and 10% neutral oak.
Food Pairing
Green and Black Peppercorn Steak served with grilled corn on the cob