Leaping Horse Merlot 2021
Overview
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Straight-forward in style, the Leaping Horse 2021 Merlot has violet and dark fruit aromas with pleasant plum, black cherry, strawberries and a little bell pepper character creeping into the flavors of cherry pie, raspberry, light oak and mint. Mouth filling yet smooth, Leaping Horse has created an unpretentious wine that can pair with just about anything. |
Wine Facts
Winemaker Notes
This Merlot comes from soils that are sandy loam and well-drained allowing the wonderful ripeness come through to the grapes. The wine spends six months aging in new French oak.
The Kautz family has been promoting and working with sustainable viticulture for over 35 years. Crop reduction, leaf removal, organic materials and drip irrigation are used throughout the vineyards to improve the quality and intensity of flavors. Cover crops, which attract beneficial insects are also employed. In addition, owl boxes and wood duck boxes are placed around the vineyards and ponds helping to preserve the surrounding habitats.
Serving Hints
Merlot is a very versatile red that works well with many types of meats. Try this Merlot with roast turkey or chicken, grilled blackened salmon, meat sauced pasta dishes, pork, grilled vegetables or a steak salad.
This Merlot comes from soils that are sandy loam and well-drained allowing the wonderful ripeness come through to the grapes. The wine spends six months aging in new French oak.
The Kautz family has been promoting and working with sustainable viticulture for over 35 years. Crop reduction, leaf removal, organic materials and drip irrigation are used throughout the vineyards to improve the quality and intensity of flavors. Cover crops, which attract beneficial insects are also employed. In addition, owl boxes and wood duck boxes are placed around the vineyards and ponds helping to preserve the surrounding habitats.
Serving Hints
Merlot is a very versatile red that works well with many types of meats. Try this Merlot with roast turkey or chicken, grilled blackened salmon, meat sauced pasta dishes, pork, grilled vegetables or a steak salad.
Producer: Ironstone Vineyards
Appellation: Lodi, California
Country: United States
Wine Composition: 80% Merlot, 15% Malbec, 2.5% Petit Verdot, 2.5% Cabernet Franc
Alcohol: 14.5%
Total Acidity: 5.83 G/L
Residual Sugar: 3.67 G/L
pH: 3.72
Appellation: Lodi, California
Country: United States
Wine Composition: 80% Merlot, 15% Malbec, 2.5% Petit Verdot, 2.5% Cabernet Franc
Alcohol: 14.5%
Total Acidity: 5.83 G/L
Residual Sugar: 3.67 G/L
pH: 3.72
Press Highlights
2015: ‘Best Buy’ - Wine Enthusiast, Nov 20172014: 'Best Buy' - Wine Enthusiast, Aug 2016
2013: ‘Best Buy’ - Wine Enthusiast, Mar 2015