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Hahn Estates Merlot

Hahn Estates Merlot Wine Details
Price: $12.00 per bottle

Description: Typically Hahn in style with big, bold, and fruity aromas of bright cherry, herbs, and cedar. Lush red fruits hit the palate and are followed in turn by plum and tobacco notes. The texture becomes creamy and rich at the mid-palate before wrapping the tongue in velvet tannins. I would think that you might be able to blend Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir together to get a similar wine since it shares the best characteristics of both. Like the ’02, there is a considerable amount of integrated acidity that supports the flavors well into the finish. 8% Cabernet Sauvignon adds tannic structure and color to the blend while 5%Cabernet Franc adds mid-palate lift. I’m sure you’ve heard me say this before, but I really like this wine with lamb chops covered in a honey-mustard marinade. Try this wine with Turkey and Chicken sausage pasta with sun-dried tomato pesto, or one of my all time faves: roast beef with Yorkshire pudding.




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