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35° South

2006 Central Valley Merlot

The 2006 35° South Merlot, hailing from the picturesque Central Valley, is a captivating red wine that beautifully showcases the varietal's signature characteristics. With a medium body, this wine offers a delightful balance that makes it incredibly food-friendly. Its acidity is bright and refreshing, enhancing the overall mouthfeel and invigorating the palate. The fruit intensity is prominent, revealing luscious notes of ripe blackberries, plums, and cherries, which are beautifully integrated with subtle hints of spice. Notably, the tannins are well-structured and firm, providing a solid backbone while maintaining a smooth texture. This Merlot is crafted to be dry, making it a perfect complement to a wide array of dishes, from hearty pastas to grilled meats. Enjoyable now, it also holds the potential for further aging, allowing the flavors to develop even more complexity over time.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Chocolate

Chocolate

Vanilla

Vanilla

Flavor profile:


Acidity Low

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Region:


Central Valley
Central Valley

Away from the dramatically cooling influence of the Pacific Ocean, Central Valley is California's breadbasket, where much of the country's fruit, vegetables, nuts and grapes are grown. Bathed in sunshine and growing in fertile soils, Central Valley spreads 400 miles from Sacramento to Fresno. Because of its heat, the region produces abundant Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon, which soak up the sun and transform it into dense, deeply colored wine. In the region's cooler AVAs—those that lie around the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta, such as Lodi—higher acid grapes like Chenin Blanc, Colombard, Barbera and Chardonnay grow with great success.

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