2021 Suhru Merlot
Suhru Wines
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This classic old-world style red is a beautiful representation of North Fork Merlot. The staple of Long Island Wine Country, Merlot is wonderfully well suited to our cool, maritime climate with consistent ripening and excellent aging potential.
Red fruit, hints of cardamom, tarragon and anise on the nose, and with red cherries, currants and raspberry on the palate. A medium bodied red with soft tannins. It is elegant with a light hint of vanilla and a seamless, silky finish.
This bold and delicious Merlot showcases the depth of the varietal and pairs beautifully with a wide range of foods including cheese, pasta, pizza, roasts, beef stew and more
Awards & Ratings:
- Silver medal & 89pts from the 2024 New York Wine Classic
Wine Specs
Vintage
2021
Varietal
Merlot
Appellation
North Fork of Long Island
Harvest Date
10/17/21
Sugar
9
Acid
6.01 g/L
pH
3.63
Aging
9 months in Hungarian Oak
Fermentation
3 weeks on skins
Bottling Date
7/19/22
Residual Sugar
0 g
Alcohol %
12.9
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Red fruit, hints of cardomon, tarragon and anise on the nose, and with red cherries, currants and raspberry on the palate. A medium bodied red with soft tannins. It is elegant with a light hint of vanilla and a seamless, silky finish.
Vineyard Notes
Nice, solid growing season with good ripening conditions leading to softer more approachable tannins
Production Notes
The fruit spent 18 days in contact with skins using the punchdown method to extract color and tannins. The blend is comprised of 87% Merlot, 8% Petit Verdot, and 5% Cabernet Franc fermented and aged separately and blended before bottling. The wine was aged for 9 months in medium plus toast Hungarian Oak. 150 cases made.