Saddlehill Merlot 2023 English Still Wine fresh red fruit aromas

fresh red fruit aromas

but the gripping

94 Jeb Dunnuck An estate that seems to have hit new heights as of late

fruit-forward wine

This is firm and quite long on the palate

Saddlehill Merlot 2023 English Still Wine fresh red fruit aromasCultivated in gravelly, sun warmed soils at Saddlehill's foothill estate, this Merlot undergoes cold maceration before fermentation in stainless steel to emphasize purity of black cherry and plum fruit. After a gentle press, the wine ages 12 months in seasoned French oak barrels to integrate fine tannins without overwhelming the plush mid palate. The winery's high elevation site ensures cool nights that preserve acidity and spice aromas. The result is