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2001 Darioush Signature Merlot * Napa Valley
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2001 Darioush Signature Merlot * Napa Valley
Penetrating aromas of ripe mulberry and black currant fruit with lovely chocolate and roasted coffee notes. Richly flavored with incredible power, depth and richness. A delight from an exquisite vintage. 825 cases produced. |
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Penetrating aromas
of ripe mulberry and black currant fruit with lovely chocolate and
roasted coffee notes. Richly flavored with incredible power, depth and
richness. A delight from an exquisite vintage. 825 cases produced.
| Release Date: | Spring 2004 |
| The 2001 Growing Season: | The
2001 harvest was early, lighter in quantity and of very high quality.
These lower yields and the long even growing season allowed the fruit
to gain more concentrated flavors. The cool fall weather that followed
helped the grapes develop balanced flavors and full varietal maturity. |
| Vineyard Location: | 100% Darioush Winery Estate
|
| Varietal Composition: | 100% Merlot
|
| Brix @ Harvest: | 24.5° |
| Alcohol: | 14.0% |
| Cooperage: | 100% French Oak - Chateau Traditional; Alliers, Troncais Medium Toast. |
| Vinification: | Small
lot, destemming, with 30% whole berry. Cold soaking for 48-56 hours in
small fermentors. Pumped over through primary fermentation until
completion. 28 days post alcoholic fermentation maceration. Pressed
fraction kept separate. Pumped into barrels after 48 hours of settling.
Aged 22 months in French Oak with barrel to barrel racking. Bottled
with minimal handling. |
| Food Affinities: | An
opulent complement to roasted rack of lamb, spicy Italian sausage,
herb-encrusted ahi tuna, roasted pork, hearty beef stews and aged
cheeses. |
| Winemaker's Comments: | Penetrating
aromas of ripe mulberry and black currant fruit with lovely chocolate
and roasted coffee notes. Richly flavored with incredible power, depth
and richness. A delight from an exquisite vintage. 825 cases produced. |
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