Oak Knoll
2023 Nickel & Nickel Starling Crossing Vineyard Merlot, Oak Knoll
Oak Knoll
2023 Nickel & Nickel Starling Crossing Vineyard Merlot, Oak Knoll
The 2023 Starling Merlot offers a refined expression of Oak Knoll fruit, delivering elegance, freshness, and purity. Aromas of ripe dark cherry and blackberry, supported by hints...
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The Details
Varietal
Merlot
Aging
18 months in French oak barrels (50% new)
Skin Contact
16 Days
Harvest Dates
October 4 and 5, 2023
Release Date
Spring 2025
Winemaker
Joe Harden
The 2023 growing season featured a mild and cool spring, which delayed harvest and extended ripening into late October.
The 2023 growing season featured a mild and cool spring, which delayed harvest and extended ripening into late October. This prolonged hang time yielded grapes with enhanced complexity, polished tannins, and bright natural acidity. These conditions were ideal for crafting a Merlot with depth, vibrancy, and expressive aromatics.
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Understated elegance from Oak Knoll's fertile, cool, foggy terroir.
Oak Knoll is known for its deep, fertile soils. A layer of fog blankets the region daily, keeping temperatures low and steady. Wines from this region tend to be elegant and understated.
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