Tasting Notes
Once again the BOE focuses on layers of complex fruit, earthiness, and deep color in a balanced blend. It’s thoroughly drinkable, without being overly tannic. The 2013 vintage displays Merlot’s characteristic black cherry, blackberry, and currant, highlighted with a bouquet of spices, pepper, smokiness and coffee. The structure and body of the wine will enable aging - if you can wait that long.
Pairing Notes
The 2013 vintage is not only pleasing to enjoy on its own for an evening, it will continue to evolve to match with steak, pork, lamb, roasts, grilled vegetables and sharp or earthy cheeses.
Process
Each of the varietals were fermented separately in stainless steel tank, with daily punchdowns. They were then aged in new, second-year, and third-year French oak barrels; the Merlot for 15 months, and the Petit Verdot and Cabernet Sauvignon 18 months.
Varietals: 94% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Sauvignon
Specs: ALC: 13.7%, pH: 3.49, TA: 5.99, RS: 0%
Artist: Multiple. From BOE Vintages 2005 through 2014
