Lake Chalice The Falcon
Merlot
This is a silky, full-bodied, Hawke’s Bay Merlot that’s seductively deep plum red in colour.
2020 The Falcon Merlot 2020
A select blend of vineyards sourced from the internationally recognised Hawke's Bay growing region. Once harvest we transported the grapes overnight to our Marlborough winery to carry out the fermentation process while at peak freshness.
Purchase
Region
Hawke's Bay.
Style
Dry.
Vineyard
Sourced exclusively from a select blend of vineyards in the Hawke’s Bay region
Winemaker
Chloe Gabrielsen
Vinification
The harvested fruit was transported overnight from Hawke’s Bay to our Marlborough winery. On arrival, the grapes were inoculated with yeast to begin the fermenting process. We regularly plunged and pumped-over for high flavour extraction during fermentation. The wine was carefully pressed, and matured in a combination of stainless tank and French oak up until time of bottling.
Appearance
Deep plum red
Bouquet
An intense nose of blackcurrants, wild berry and ripe black Doris plums
Palate
The palate is full bodied with dark fruity elements and hints of savoury olives and warmed tar. You won’t want it to end.
Cellaring
Enjoy now or—if you’re a sadistic cellaring type—cellar up to 7 years.
Packaging
6 x 750ml bottles, screw cap closure.
Info
- Serving Temp
- 14-18ºC
- Alcohol
- 13%
- Total Acidity
- 6.1g/L
- Residual Sugar
- 0.2g/L
- pH
- 3.60
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