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MERLOT

MERLOT Wine Details
Price: $16.99 per bottle

Description: Classic aromas of cassis & blueberries mixed with mineral notes & fine toasty oak. Vibrant flavors of ripe plums & figs. The mouth-feel is beautiful with great balance & elegance & one never loses focus from the ripe fruit flavors. The wine keeps going on layered with ripe, soft tannins highlighted by toasty almonds & smoky oak notes that are in perfect harmony with the long fruit driven finish.

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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