ARIEL California Merlot has aromas of cherry, raspberry and cassis, combined with a white chocolate, clove and oak bouquet from the barrel aging.
The Story
ARIEL California Merlot was fermented and aged in the traditional red wine method: fermentation in stainless steel cooperage on the skins at temperatures above 75ºF (24ºC). After fermentation, the wine was separated from the skins and a portion was moved to small French oak barrels for aging.