Chambourcin
Amethyst
Black Tie Optional
Bank Barn Red
Merlot
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Chambourcin |
Amethyst |
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| It is not surprising that this high-yielding, cold hardy grape has made its way from Europe to the cooler-climate areas of North America. It has been planted in America since the 1970s, where it is found mostly in the northeast. Our Chambourcin offers herbaceous and fruit aromas, combined with excellent structure, a result of the grapes thick skin, high tannins and good acidity. | No matter where it is from, almost all red Bordeaux is blended wine made from at least two traditional Bordeaux grapes. This is our smooth and enticing blend of traditional Bordeaux grapes - Cabernet Sauvignon (71.4%), Merlot (9.6%), Cabernet Franc (14.3%), and Petite Verdot (6.7%). Our Amethyst wine exhibits a wonderful complexity of aromas and flavors, accentuating the best qualities of these grapes. | This whimsically named wine is our softer, yet equally complex Bordeaux blend. With a heavy percentage of Cabernet Franc (69.9%), this blend is rich in strawberry aromas. It incorporates Merlot (20%), Petite Verdot (6.7%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (3.3%) which lends to a soft, rich finish. | |||||
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Bank Barn Red |
Merlot |
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| This wine has the largest concentration of Cabernet Franc (59.16%) of our blended red wines. This red blend presents the strongest strawberry and fruit flavors while being unbelievably smooth. With a small change in blending, you can appreciate the greater influence of the flavors and structures of our two Cabernet wines. | Our Merlot grapes ripen early in the season, usually before the end of September. In 2007, they exhibited wonderful flavors and tannins. This is by far our ‘biggest’ wine with a complex structure. The Merlot is a medium to dark red in color, rich and fruity, with characteristics of black currant and cherry. | ||||||
Black Walnut Winery, Chester County PA |
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