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Wine Details
Price:
$55.00 per bottle
Description:
This merlot has a fabulous bouquet and rich fruit, full of seductive nuances of cassis, vanilla and violet. It is a dark ruby, full-bodied complex wine with great structure. This structure between tannins and fruit, also gives this wine a long aging potential. This wine is accessible now and can be enjoyed for many years to come. 1600 cases total production - less than 70 cases available.
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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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