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Wine Details
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Description:
Our Merlot (300 cases) shows the deep berry fruit intensity and depth that we’ve come to expect from Marin County wines, but none of the heaviness that is often associated with big Merlots from hotter climates. The nose shows a complex melange of blackberry, raspberry and red plum fruits, along with a touch toast and leather in the overtones. It's brightness and fruit forward nature show it's Marin County roots. In the mouth, fresh cherry fruit shines through, carried by supple tannins and clean acidity. It's forward fruit, balanced acidity and moderate alcohol work together to make the 2005 Merlot a great match for light meat game bird dishes like game hen or veal.
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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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