Blackboard Merlot

Blackboard Merlot

Wine Description

Blackboard’s pursuit of knowledge fuels their passion for developing sustainable wines. They partner with some of the most celebrated and responsibly-minded vineyards in Washington State, pooling their abilities to push the boundaries of quality and craftsmanship year after year. With this level of dedication, it’s no surprise Blackboard regularly scores 90+ ratings.

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Vineyard & Production Info
Production area/appellation:
Columbia Valley AVA
Vineyard name
Conner Lee
Bottles produced of this wine:
15000
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Winemaking & Aging
Maceration length:
1-2 weeks
Varietal composition:
100% Merlot
Fermentation container:
Stainless Steel
Type of aging container:
Oak
Type of oak:
French Oak
Age of Aging Container:
30% new
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.8
Acidity:
0.6 g/L
Alcohol:
13.9 %
Residual sugar:
<1 g/L
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Wine Production

Blackboard Merlot is crafted from Conner Lee vineyard in Washington State. The vines are farmed using sustainable practices and hand-harvested in the early fall mornings. Upon arrival at the winery, each cluster is hand-sorted and destemmed. The wine is fermented in stainless steel tanks and aged on French oak. Before each wine is released, it is extensively evaluated and carefully blended by Matthews’ dedicated winemaking team.