Arouse is a Mélange (blended wine) designed to push the flavors of Bordeaux to the limit with a distinctly Bill twist.
The goal with Arouse is to use the Bordeaux blenders in a blend that is not traditionally Bordeaux and come up with a unique American blend that is actually flavorful, delicious and works with foods of America.
Pâtés or charcuterie: pork or veal roasts: rich, cheesy gratins: hamburgers; chicken; light meats; lightly-spiced dark meats; roast duck, turkey, and lean cuts of beef; beef bourguignon. Richer steak dishes such as tournedos Rossini. Japanese-style steak dishes.
Roasted pork loin with root vegetables or seared crispy skin duck breast with fried potatoes. Roast duck - even Chinese-style crispy duck pancakes. Christmas turkey. Macaroni and cheese.
The blend is dominated by Merlot (58%). The proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon fell dramatically (13%) compared to other vintages.
It is compensated by a remarkable increase in Cabernet Franc (6%) which largely contributes to the soft, fruity aromatic expression, then Petit Verdot (11%), which has particularly fine-grained tannin and a less pronounced aroma than in some vintages and lastly Malbec (12%) adds that little touch of juicy goodness to complete the blend.
This is a wine to drink and enjoy.
Summer brought generous sun during the day and cooler marine influences, virtually uninterrupted by major heat spikes.
The relatively mild summer followed by extended fall sunshine and moderate heat created near-ideal conditions as the fruit developed flavor complexity, approaching maturity with gradual increases in sugar levels, reaching optimal balance of brix and pH levels at harvest.
Color | Red |
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Vintage | 2018 |
Harvest Date | 6th Oct 2018 |
Style | Red Bordeaux |
Appellation | North Coast |
Varietal | Bordeaux Blend |
Date Bottled | 27th Jul 2020 |
Drinkable | 2021 - 2028 |
Alcohol | 14.50% |
Bottle Size | 750ml |