Exclamation Merlot

When compared to the silver label Exclamation series, the 2016 Winemaker’s Select Merlot shows a clear increase in both colour and flavour intensity. As the wines opens up in the glass, it reveals intoxicating notes of black cherry, black plum, kirsch, dark chocolate, and bay leaf, along with a healthy dose of oak derived characteristics like cedar, vanilla, and charred wood from its lengthy aging in barrel. The palate is full bodied, yet also silky smooth thanks to refined tannins and its bright, cool-climate acidity. It all comes together with very well integrated alcohol and a lingering finish. This wine not only proves the potential heights Merlot can achieve in Niagara, but also stands as a benchmark when compared to any example from around the world. 100% Merlot 14.5% alc./vol. 750ml VQA Niagara-on-the-Lake VQA