The Fableist Merlot 2021
The 2021 Fableist Merlot is sourced from two vineyards in the warmer eastern side of Paso Robles and one vineyard in the cooler Arroyo Grande AVA. The clay soils of Hitherland vineyard deliver extra power to this wine.
| Country | America |
|---|---|
| Region | California Wine |
| Appellation | Central Coast |
| Winery | The Fableist Wine Company |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Color | Red |
| Varietal(s) | 92% Merlot, 8% Petite Sirah |
The 2021 Fableist Merlot is sourced from two vineyards in the warmer eastern side of Paso Robles and one vineyard in the cooler Arroyo Grande AVA. The clay soils of Hitherland vineyard deliver extra power to this wine.
| Country | America |
|---|---|
| Region | California Wine |
| Appellation | Central Coast |
| Winery | The Fableist Wine Company |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Color | Red |
| Varietal(s) | 92% Merlot, 8% Petite Sirah |
Viticulture
Three exceptional Merlot vineyard sites were chosen for this wine; Coquina (organic), Hinterland (organic), and Pomar Junction (SIP certified)
Vinification
100% de-stemmed the fruit 100%. Grapes were then fermented in stainless steel tanks with native yeast, and were given one pump-over daily during fermentation. The grapes were pressed and sent to barrels after 3 weeks on the skins, allowing malolactic fermentation to occur naturally.
The barrels chosen to age this Merlot were 5% new American oak and 95% neutral oak.
SUSTAINABLE
NO ADDITIVES
VEGAN
NATIVE YEAST
MINIMAL SULFUR
Tasting notes
Back from the dead, this Merlot has a classic claret character. Black tea, northland blueberries and wet concrete. The silky texture slides gracefully across the palate leaving behind hints of sweet plums, warm cedar planks, and freshly ground spices.
| Closure | Natural Cork |
|---|---|
| Volume | 750ml |
| Alcohol | 13.9% |
| Product Code | FB211563 |
| UPC | 061680666115 |