Saddlehill Merlot 2023 English Still Wine Initial aroma is acutely spicy

Initial aroma is acutely spicy

it offers a nice complexity with aromas of spices

fruit-forward wine

It only seems natural that they would introduce a potable bitter to the market

attentiveness

Saddlehill Merlot 2023 English Still Wine Initial aroma is acutely spicyCultivated 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