2018 Hidden Valley Vineyard Merlot

Single Vineyard Collection

2018 Hidden Valley Vineyard Merlot

Tucked behind the winery, the bowl-shaped Hidden Valley vineyard is a beautifully warm site that produces ripe fruit of deep flavour and rich tannin. Aromas of black raspberry, clove and licorice are echoed on the palate, finishing with a supple mouthfeel. So fun to taste and compare with our Gjoa’s Vineyard Merlot and Dickinson Vineyard Merlot!

About this wine

Hand harvested and sorted was fermented from the very low-yielding (2.2 tons per acre) southwest facing block in Hidden Valley after a moderately warm, but long growing season. A 14 day cold soak, then controlled fermentation were followed by extended maceration (28 days total), malolactic fermentation in oak, and a further 12 months barrel maturation in French oak (28% new).

Type
Red
Varietal
Merlot
Region
British Columbia
Appellation
Naramata Bench
Vintage
2018
Harvest Date
October 17, 2014
Vineyard
Hidden Valley
Grape Variety
100% Merlot
Fermentation
14 day cold soak, 28 day skin contact
Élevage
12 months in French oak (28% new)
Cases Produced
168
Cellaring
Enjoy now or cellar through 2026
Alcohol
14%