Devona - 2018 Merlot
5 cases available.
Aromas of Red Vines candy, cherry cordial and spice are out front. Well-balanced red fruit flavors follow, leading to a warm finish. A firm sense of structure backs it up.
90 Points | Wine Enthusiast
5 cases available.
Aromas of Red Vines candy, cherry cordial and spice are out front. Well-balanced red fruit flavors follow, leading to a warm finish. A firm sense of structure backs it up.
90 Points | Wine Enthusiast
5 cases available.
Aromas of Red Vines candy, cherry cordial and spice are out front. Well-balanced red fruit flavors follow, leading to a warm finish. A firm sense of structure backs it up.
90 Points | Wine Enthusiast
Tasting Notes:
The 2018 vintage was a bit of a roller coaster during the growing season. It started with a fairly normal April, followed by the warmest May on record. Then, a moderate June gave way to a blazing hot July and August. September brought a welcome rain and then, September and October were moderate helping to finish ripening and allowing the fruit to reach full flavor maturity.
The combination of weather events contributed to larger than normal berry and cluster size. This was particularly ideal for Merlot in this vintage, as it resulted in especially dense fruit flavors.
Other Notes:
Varietal Composition | 100% Merlot
Vineyard Source | 100% Bacchus Block 4
Harvest Dates | September 13 & 25, 2018
Oak Composition | 100% French, 60% new & 40% two & three-year-old
Barrel Aging | 21 months
Bottled | August 16, 2020
About Devona:
Devona is the longtime aspiration of Winemaker John Abbott and his wife, Molly. With this winery, and the addition of Oregon Pinot Noir to the cellar, we bring our winemaking career full circle from where our interest in wine first began at Oregon State University in the late 1980's.
The four varietals that we produce, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot are each special to us. We have been making wine for more than 25 years and have enjoyed a successful history with each of these varietals at different times in our career. Pinot Noir is the most recent addition to our collection, and it's like meeting up with an old friend.
