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Merlot

Merlot Wine Details
Price: $24.00 per bottle

Description: We have eagerly awaited the release of our 2002 Merlot. The vintage started indicating its specialness just six months after picking and upon tasting the finished product in bottle our thoughts are confirmed. The aromatics are deep, rich and ripe. Blackberry and plum fruits are the core fruit characteristics, but there is a hint of dust and a thread of sweet tarragon and a kiss of spice. Judicious new notes supply a nearly invisible, but critical foundation, and just a dash of caramel. Sounds like a freshly baked fruit pie. Yum. In the mouth the wine is all about balance. Mild tannins support oodles of berry and plum fruit flavors. The wine is full bodied enough to accompany anyone’s favorite meat dish, but possesses enough fruit, and is smooth enough to enjoy on its own.




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