Brass Tacks Merlot 2012

VINTAGE NOTES: The 2012 Merlot was sourced from the Central Coast's Hames Valley AVA. High winds, dry days and ocean fog from the Pacific Ocean create a cool, long growing season, allowing the fruit to stay on the vine longer, leading to full, forward fruit flavors and ideal acidity. The wine was fermented in stainless steel and completed malolactic fermentation in French oak barrels, where it aged for 8 months prior to bottling. FOOD PAIRINGS: Enjoy with pot roasts, lamb chops, grilled salmon, and duck. Quintessential California Wines Let’s get down to brass tacks, shall we? At Brass Tacks, we believe the essence of California wine is the fruit. Our winemaking starts in the vineyard, where we cultivate the unique characteristics of each varietal and vineyard. The results are wines that aren’t over-manipulated, allowing the personality of the fruit to shine through. brass tacks (noun) - the most fundamental considerations; essentials; (usually used in the phrase “get down to brass tacks”).