Charles Smith The Velvet Devil Merlot 2016

Fakta: Blend på 90% Merlot og 10% Cabernet Sauvignon

90% Merlot og 10% Cabernet Sauvignon fra 4 forskellige vingårde i Colombia Valley; 

Upland fra Snipes Mountain
Sundance i Wahluke
Art den Hoed fra Rattlesnake Mountains
Roza Hills Vineyard fra Rattlesnake Mountains
AVA Colombia Valley, Washington State

5.0 grams/L Total Acidity
3.84 pH
13.5% Alcohol

70% af mosten er gæret i ståltanke for at bringe friskhed til mosten og de sidste 30% har fået nye franske fade for at tilføre kompleksitet

Etiket-designer: Danske Rikke Korff (link: http://www.thekounsil.com/ )

Current & Past Scores
89 points, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate (2012 vintage)“In the same mold and a big, voluptuous and hedonistically styled effort, the 2012 Charles Smith The Velvet Devil Merlot gives up loads of black fruits, ground herbs and licorice in a medium to full-bodied, rich and easy drinking package. Made from 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon it should have 3-5 years of longevity.”