Lieb Reserve Merlot 2013

Price24.00

Vintage2013

VarietalMerlot

AppellationNorth Fork of Long Island

WineryLieb Cellars

Alcohol12.90%

Production415 cases

Bottle Size750 ml

CategoryRed Wine

Aging ProgramBarrel aged 10 months in Hungarian oak

Oak OriginHungarian

Blend81% Merlot, 10% Malbec, 6% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Petit Verdot

The Lieb Reserve Merlot 2013 is an elegant red wine that displays classic Merlot characteristics. This wine would be perfectly at home on any dinner table and would pair well with a variety of foods. Dark garnet in the glass, this Merlot is medium-to-full bodied and dry. Balanced tannins coat the mouth, and flavors of black cherry abound on the palate. The finish is long and smooth.
The 2013 vintage experienced a variety of weather conditions. A wet and cool spring was followed by idyllic conditions in the summer and fall, which resulted in flavorful grapes.

Taste SummaryBlack Cherry

Wine QualitiesMedium-bodied, Smooth, Soft tannin