Winemaking
Our base material Merlot was machine picked September 24, 2018, sorted, de-stemmed & crushed, followed by cold soaking, alcoholic fermentation, extended maceration, then malolactic fermentation. Pressing before starting aging in oenotanks early January 2019. Our Petite Sirah component was machine picked October 16 & October 23, sorted,
de-stemmed & crushed, followed by cold soaking, alcoholic fermentation, extended maceration, then malolactic fermentation. Pressing before starting aging in oenotanks early January 2019. A portion of both Petite lots remained in stainless steel to preserve this fruit's freshness. Two small lots of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot came from trusted growers known industry-wide for the price/value ratios of their wines temper the final blend's herbaceousness, bring out the Merlot varietal fruit a bit more and round out the wine's mid-palate. Final blend was assembled just prior to bottling.
What people are saying about LUXX
Gretchen Smutney
Who says Merlot isn't a great wine?
I prefer my wine cold and either sweet or white. AND when I drink reds, it usually is not a Merlot. BUT, I would make an exception for Luxx every time. Bold, smooth and even better when you use an aerator. Pair this with a nice red sauce, a cheese and meat try and sit back and enjoy a relaxing evening around a bonfire, with friends!