South Slope 2017
66% Merlot 24% Cabernet Franc 6% Petit Verdot 4% Cabernet Sauvignon.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2017
Varietal
Red Blend
Appellation
Anne Arundel County
Vineyard Designation
The Vineyards at Dodon
Aging
2 years in French Oak barrels
Bottling Date
August 2019
Alcohol %
13.4
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Dodon's South Slope 2017 offers aromas of raspberry, plum and cinnamon that evolve into notes of black cherry, cranberry, coffee and freshly cracked pepper, medium body and balanced acidity.
Vineyard Notes
17 acres on estate; 1800 vines/acre. Training: double guyot/cane pruning.
Production Notes
Fermentation in stainless steel tanks with pump overs. 30 days maceration. 21 months in French oak, 856 cases bottled.
Winemaker Notes
66% Merlot
24% Cabernet Franc
6% Petit Verdot
4% Cabernet Sauvignon
Food Pairing Notes
Enjoy with black pepper encrusted filet mignon accompanied by root vegetables with rosemary.
Other Notes
The season began with a false spring in late February, with temperatures reaching 79
degrees on March 1 threatening early budbreak. Fortunately, temperatures became more seasonal and
remained close to 50 degrees, keeping the vines dormant. Bud break occurred in early-April, a bit ahead of
schedule. Our relationship with nature was largely uneventful in May, June, and July. Bloom came and went
in 10 days—just what we like to see. June was dry, but July brought some needed rain. Veraison started early
and went quickly. August and September brought the hurricane season and cool weather. A late season heat wave pushed sugars to extraordinary levels and tannins smoothed.