2013 Ember (Library)
Library Collection
Out Of Stock
Limited Re-Release from our Library Collection—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 2013 vintage had to offer.
The 2013 vintage was a near perfect growing season on the North Fork of Long Island, regarded as one of our regions best vintages to date. This medium bodied red wine has silky, smooth tannins and an elegant finish.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2013
Appellation
North Fork of Long Island
Harvest Date
10/18/13 + 10/21/13
Acid
6.27 g/L
pH
3.56
Aging
Hungarian Oak
Fermentation
Open Top Tanks
Bottling Date
4/17/2015
Residual Sugar
0g
Alcohol %
13.7
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
This classic blend of the five Bordeaux varietals—Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, and Petit Verdot— was chosen to express the best that the phenomenal 2013 vintage could offer. A hint of vanilla, plum and cranberry flavors flow onto the palate with plum and cassis on the nose. With a soft plump mid-palate Ember has an appealing and lingering finish.
Awards
Silver medal at International Eastern Wine Competition
Winemaker Notes
The five different varietals were each fermented in open top tanks and punched down during their time on skins. The goal is to extract color and tannin without remaining too long (14 – 18 days) on skins before pressing to retain the vibrant fruit notes. Ember is then aged for 12 months in Hungarian oak.
Product Reviews
David B
(Sep 5, 2019 at 1:50 PM)
This blend was a crowd pleaser each time I served it. The proportions of varietals are so well balanced, I was reminded of my favorite Barolo.