Peconic Bay Vineyards, Merlot, 2021 night-inn-template and character

and character

with Cabernet Franc and a little Cabernet Sauvignon) that was famously massive and structured in its youth

The “Pie Franco” vines are own-rooted—pre-phylloxera style—and produce wines of uncommon depth

and dried herbs

A bright acidity and a persistent mineral streak lend freshness and precision to the long

Peconic Bay Vineyards, Merlot, 2021 night-inn-template and characterLong Islands North Fork has quietly become a top region for cool climate Merlot, and Peconic Bay Vineyards is a standout in showcasing what the area does best. Benefiting from the maritime influence of Peconic Bay, their 2021 Merlot walks the line between ripeness and freshness, offering depth without heaviness. The vintage was marked by a long, steady growing season, allowing for slow, even ripening and beautifully balanced tannins. Plush black