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Wine Details
Price:
$55.00 per bottle
Description:
Our 2001 Merlot is a perfect example of Sullivan Vineyards' style: a big, bold red wine with capacity for long-term aging. The aromasthat comeforth are of red-candied fruit, with hints of cranberry, caramel, strawbery jam, and flowers. This Merlot is both bright and expressive; it explodes on the palate with flavors of cherry, pomegranate, and caramel. The wine was barrel-aged for a total of 14 months, using a combination of American and French Oak.
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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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