Winery French Valley VineyardMerlot Reserve
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The Merlot Reserve of the Winery French Valley Vineyard is in the top 0 of wines of Leelanau Peninsula.
Details and technical informations about Winery French Valley Vineyard's Merlot Reserve.
Discover the grape variety: Mara&scarontina
Structured, rich dry whites with a pale golden robe, a full palate and moderate acidity, with signature aromas of almond, yellow fruits (pear, quince), white flowers (acacia) and marine saline notes. Also as sweet Prošek with dried fruit and honey. Thrives on the calcareous coastal terroirs of the Adriatic in Dalmatia. Native Croatian white grape, identical to the Italian Rukatac according to DNA analysis.
Informations about the Winery French Valley Vineyard
The Winery French Valley Vineyard is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 10 wines for sale in the of Leelanau Peninsula to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Leelanau Peninsula
Michigan AVA on a peninsula between Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay (45 deg N, latitude of Bordeaux). Riesling reigns as a white star: taut and aromatic with signature notes of white apple, peach, lemon, white flowers and a mineral touch, lively and long palate — from dry to medium-sweet to ice wine. Ample Chardonnay, aromatic Gewurztraminer (lychee, rose). Fine Pinot Noir (cherry, undergrowth) and Gamay emerging.
The wine region of Michigan
Midwestern wine state on the 45th parallel (Burgundy, Piedmont), tempered by the Great Lakes (lake effect). Signature Riesling: precise, taut whites with signature notes of citrus, green apple, white peach, white flowers and saline minerality, crisp acidity - from dry to off-dry. Also ample Chardonnay, perfumed Pinot Gris, opulent Gewürztraminer (lychee, rose). Fresh, silky Pinot Noir in red.
The word of the wine: Maturation
Transformation undergone by the grape when it is enriched with sugar and loses some of its acidity to reach maturity.
