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Wine Details
Price:
$30.00 per bottle
Description:
The aromatics on this wine lead the way with toasty raspberry strudel and bits of cinnamon and cracked pepper in promise of the spice to follow. The fruit is long with cocoa coated tannins and deep, brambly, dark fruits to the finish. We picture the verdant hills and the mineral laden soils of the Santa Cruz Mountains as an enormous accordian, from whose crevices a thirsty giant might squeeze each and every drop of the wine so delicious as this.
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Varietal Definition
Merlot:
Merlot is known as a Noble Bordeaux varietal. Although it came to France in the first century, it was not named until the 1880s. Merlot was originally used only for blending, as it is soft and compliant, very useful in softening other Bordeaux wines like Cabernets. Recently in California and Chile it became popular as a 100% varietal wine. Merlot tends to be easier to grow in a variety of soil conditions and is harvested earlier in the year than Cabernet. Although most Merlots are made to be drunk earlier, there are many with complexities of a Cabernet. Flavors of plum, black cherry, violet, chocolate and orange pair well with rich, red pasta dishes, hearty chicken dishes, and any beef combination that you fancy. The perfect match of course is chocolate. Not only does the chocolate compliment the wine and vice-versa, but the essence of both flavors linger eternally.
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