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Wine Details
Price:
$15.00 per bottle
Description:
This 100% Merlot was aged in selected American oak barrels for several months. You will tast cherry and berry flavors in this 2001 Merlot. A lingering finish brings the fruit together and complex aromas of a little smoke, leather, and a touch of cardamom in finish. Preston was the first winery to plant and produce Merlot in Washington State.
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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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