ARIEL 2003 California Merlot offers all of the benefits of a red wine, with less than half of one- percent alcohol. The grapes were grown in San Luis Obispo and Stanislaus Counties from vineyards known for superior Merlot production.
Merlot
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. Just prior to bottling, the alcohol is gently removed by cold filtration.
Technical Data
Ethanol: 0.15% by volume Varietal Profile: 75% Merlot 25% Cabernet Sauvignon Serving Size: 100 ml = 3.38 ounces Calories/Serving: approximately 24 Cases Produced: 2,100
