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Columbia Valley Merlot

Columbia Valley Merlot Wine Details
Price: $34.00 per bottle

Description: This 2002 Merlot shows beautiful definition and focus. The ability to produce and blend with such incredible vineyards has allowed us to produce an impressive wine with deep red color, ripe black cherry fruit and subtle chocolate mocha flavors. Vanilla spice from new barrels is noticeable but not extreme; the finish is long and generous. With proper cellaring this wine should be enjoyable for six to eight years.

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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