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Wine Details
Price:
$18.00 per bottle
Description:
The process of whole berry, small lot fermentation using traditional methods allows us to produce a rich, full-bodied Merlot which will age gracefully. Soft and lush, this wine has flavors of black cherry, raspberry and vanilla, with a hint of black pepper spiciness. It is a stylish and food-oriented red wine which complements a wide variety of cuisine.
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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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