Fetzer, Merlot, California, 2009
Grapes: Merlot
appearance - bright, clear
color - medium purple
aroma - moderate
flavors (smell + taste)
sweetness - off-dry.
acidity - round.
oak/toast - cedar, wood.
fruit/floral - blueberries, unripe fruit.
earth/spice - black pepper.
body - medium-full.
alcohol - 13.7%.
tannins - firm.
serving notes - allow to breathe for 30 minutes before serving.
Beringer, Founder's Estate Merlot, California, 2008
Grapes: Merlot
appearance - bright, clear
color - medium purple
aroma - moderate
flavors (smell + taste)
sweetness - off-dry.
acidity - round.
oak/toast - wood.
fruit/floral - prunes.
earth/spice - metallic.
body - medium-full.
alcohol - 13.5%.
tannins - soft.
serving notes - allow to breathe for 30 minutes before serving.
Rex Goliath, Merlot, California, Non-Vintage
Grapes: Merlot
appearance - bright, clear
color - medium purple
aroma - moderate
flavors (smell + taste)
sweetness - off-dry.
acidity - round.
oak/toast - burnt wood.
fruit/floral - black cherries.
earth/spice - cinnamon, graphite.
body - medium-full.
alcohol - 13.5%.
tannins - moderate.
serving notes - allow to breathe for 30 minutes before serving.
Duckhorn Vineyards, Three Palms Vineyard Merlot, Napa Valley, California, 2000
Grapes: Merlot 85%, Cabernet Sauvignon 10%, Petit Verdot 5%
appearance - bright, clear
color - deep purple, garnet rim
aroma - strong
flavors (smell + taste)
sweetness - dry.
acidity - round.
oak/toast - leather, burnt wood.
fruit/floral - black cherries, blackberries, prunes.
earth/spice - cloves, chocolate.
body - medium-full.
alcohol - 14.5%.
tannins - firm.
serving notes - decant and allow to breathe for at least one hour before serving.
For our Perfect Pairing of Duckhorn Merlot and Pork Loin in a Currant-Plum Sauce click here.
Kenneth Volk, Merlot, Paso Robles, California, 2005
Grapes: Merlot
appearance - bright, clear
color - medium purple
aroma - strong
flavors (smell + taste)
sweetness - dry, slight sweetness.
acidity - round.
oak/toast - burnt wood.
fruit/floral - plums, blackberries.
earth/spice - black pepper, chocolate.
body - full.
alcohol - 14.1%.
tannins - moderate.
serving notes - decant and allow to breathe for one hour before serving.
For our Perfect Pairing of Kenneth Volk Merlot and Pork Medallions in a Red Currant Sauce click here.
BlackStock, Reserve Merlot, Georgia, US, 2006
Grapes: Merlot
appearance - bright, clear
color - deep purple
aroma - moderate
flavors (smell + taste)
sweetness - dry.
acidity - defined.
oak/toast - smoke.
fruit/floral - plums.
earth/spice - black pepper.
body - medium.
alcohol - 13.5%.
tannins - moderate.
serving notes - decant and allow to breathe for one hour before serving.
For our Perfect Pairing of BlackStock Reserve Merlot 2006 and Meatloaf with Gravy click here.
Grapes: Merlot
appearance - bright, clear
color - medium purple
aroma - moderate
flavors (smell + taste)
sweetness - dry, slight sweetness.
acidity - defined.
oak/toast - ash.
fruit/floral - black cherries.
earth/spice - black pepper.
body - medium-full.
alcohol - 14.1%
tannins - soft.
serving notes - decant, allow to breathe for 30 minutes.
For our Perfect Pairing of Parcel 41 Merlot with Simple Ham Steaks with Merlot Sauce click here.
Grapes: Merlot
appearance - bright, clear
color - medium purple, slight garnet rim
aroma - moderate
flavors (smell + taste)
sweetness - dry.
acidity - defined.
oak/toast - toast.
fruit/floral - black cherries. plums.
earth/spice - wet dirt.
body - medium.
tannins - moderate.
additional notes - dry, with a defining amount of acidity, interesting palate, tannins allow it to stand up to grilled meats, decant and allow one hour before tasting.
For our Perfect Pairing of Castello di Montoro Merlot and Grilled Lamb Chops click here.
Grapes: Merlot
appearance - bright, clear
color - deep purple
aroma - strong
flavors (smell + taste)
sweetness - dry, hint of sweetness.
acidity - round.
oak/toast - cedar.
fruit/floral - black cherries, plums.
earth/spice - black pepper, cinnamon.
body - full.
additional notes - very drinkable and inexpensive merlot, good bargain.
For our Perfect Pairing of Bogle Merlot and Beef Stoganoff click here.
