Bernardus - 'Marinus Vineyard' Marinus Red 2013
Price: $39.99
| Producer | Bernardus |
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| Country | California |
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| Region | Monterey County |
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| Subregion | Carmel Valley |
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| Varietal | Bordeaux Blend Red Wine |
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| Vintage | 2013 |
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| Sku | 35039 |
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Bernardus Description
To produce our Marinus wines, we follow traditional Bordeaux vinification methods. Each block of Marinus if farmed separtely and picked at its perfect moment of ripeness. All grapes are hand sorted and de-stemmed before being fermented in small individual fermenters. Each one is punched down or pumped over twice daily throughout the lengthy fermentation period. After a gentle pressing, the wines are transferred to small French oak barrels for malo-lactic fermentation and ageing for 18 months, when the final blend is created.
The robe of our 2013 Marinus is a very deep crimson. On the nose we find dried cranberry aromas accented by subtle spice notes. The palate is intensely flavored with impressions of bright red cherry and plum. The finish shows excellent tannic structure promising a long life for this vintage of Marinus, much like that of a fine Bordeaux.
