Long Island, Red

"Our merlot is gently crushed and fermented for 10-14 days to a maximum temperature of 88 degrees. The free run portion is drained off, separated from its skins and aged in hand-crafted, small French oak barrels (oak barriques), 20% new, for up to 18 months. BHFV's signature Merlot exhibits aromas and flavors of black cherry, blackberry and plum, underscored with slight accents of smoke and vanilla from the oak. The palate is rich and structured with sufficient but mild tannins and a long lingering finish.While exquisite and ready to drink now, it will age gracefully over the next 3-7 years." -The Winery

"The excellent 2007 vintage produced a wine of the medium body and bright color. Full of intense balck plum, blackberry, briar, toast, cedar and a light vanilla note. There are very fine, medium tannins and a full mid-palate. Acidity is uplifting and refreshing balancing a dense core of red and black fruit flavors." -The Winery

From the Winery:
"Powerhouse of the North Forks best Merlot - This wine has huge tannins with blackberry, coffee and graphite. The vanilla comes from the layers of integrated oak. The expressive mid-palate and long finish showcase the level of extraction achievable with Bedell's new fermentation facility."

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"Taste Red features a specially commissioned print by famed artist Barbara Kruger. It is an intriguing and powerful blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Syrah. Mouth-filling, complex, world-class."

"A natural with red meats and even salmon, our Cab Franc is a gutsy Loire-style red. Focus of the enticing flavors of black pepper, ground spices, blackberries and a grounding earthiness all bundled in a beautifully fruited nose. Aged in vintage European oak barrels." -The Winery

"A rich and generous wine with marvelously deep and focused flavors of red berry, blackberry, and black tea. An abundance of smoky, minty, cedar hints framed by fine-grained tannins." -The Winery

“A traditional Bordeaux blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Our Estate Red is medium bodied and food friendly. Mellow and well balanced with soft tannins and good, solid fruit elements. Serve with anything from salmon to pasta Bolognese.” –The Winery

"Exotic aromas of black cherry, roses and hints of leather. A harmonious blend of vanilla, has flavors of vanilla, currant and a layering hint of tasted oak. Aged in new French Oak barrels for 10 months gives this glorious wine a spicy finish with cedar accents and mineral notes." -The Winery

"This wine has been crafted to be available for your dinner tonight. Soft, smooth, elegant, a wine that will also improve with age." -The Winery