2005 SLC Merlot
Concentrated aromas of blackberry, licorice, black olive and espresso mark the SLC Merlot from the outstanding 2005 vintage. The rich, full bodied palate continues to show dark fruits along with spice and cedar notes, tobacco and dark chocolate. Big, chewy tannins give this wine an immense mouthfeel and rich, satisfying finish.
Wine Specs
| Vintage | 2005 |
| Varietal | Merlot |
| Appellation | Okanagan |
| Harvest Date | October 2005 |
| Fermentation | French Oak for 16.5 months |
| Tannin | 5.7 g/l |
| Alcohol % | 14 |
Wine Profile
Awards
Gold Medal
2008 Sélections Mondiales des vins Canada
2008 Tasters Guild International Wine Judging
2008 Pacific Rim International Wine Competition
Silver Medal
2008 Decanter World Wine Awards
Production Notes
Bud burst occurred several days ahead of normal, with less rain than usual. The weather turned cool and wet in June resulting in very small fruit set and limited yields but allowing for more concentrated flavours. Temperatures from summer through fall were about long-term average but cooler than the past two years in the Okanagan. To maximize flavour potential, we opened canopies where necessary exposing grapes to more sunlight and allowing fruit flavours and tannins to ripen fully. Harvest began in mid-September and finished within the first week of November.
Production
100% Merlot