2012 Ember
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This classic blend of the five Bordeaux varietals—Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot—was chosen to express the best that the 2012 vintage had to offer. This medium bodied red wine has silky, smooth tannins and an elegant finish.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2012
Appellation
North Fork of Long Island
Acid
6.4 g/L
pH
3.66
Aging
Hungarian Oak
Residual Sugar
0
Alcohol %
13.2
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
A medium bodied Bordeaux blend, the 2012 Ember has notes of blueberry and blackberry with cassis aromas. A hint of vanilla is present on the mid-palate giving way to silky, smooth tannins and an elegant finish.
Winemaker Notes
The 2012 growing season was warm and dry with an Indian summer extending into the fall, which allowed for optimum ripening in the vineyard. The fruit was fermented on the skins in open top tanks for 14-18 days depending on the varietal before being aged for 12 months in Hungarian oak. The blend is comprised of 58% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Malbec, 8% Cabernet Franc, and 8% Petit Verdot.