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Wine Details
Price:
$38.00 per bottle
Description:
The 2002 Merlot Amour has a deep ruby color with an exciting
array of flavors and aromas. The wine shows raspberries and strawberry jam on
the nose with hints of violets and cassis. Liquorices, coco and chocolate combine
on the palate with velvety tannins as proof of the superior structure.
We love this wine so we called it Amour. We hope that you will find our Amour
Merlot to be the perfect wine for those special occasions with your most loved
friends and family.
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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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