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Appellation Series

2004 Russian River Valley Merlot

The Rosenblum Cellars Appellation Series Merlot from the esteemed Russian River Valley is a delightful expression of this beloved varietal. This red wine showcases a medium body that invites the palate with its lovely balance and elegance. Its acidity is bright, offering a refreshing lift that harmonizes beautifully with the wine's engaging flavor profile. The fruit intensity is prominent, revealing lush notes of ripe black cherry and plum, complemented by subtle hints of cocoa and spice. Tannins are soft and well-integrated, providing a refined structure to the wine. Crafted with care, this vintage is dry, allowing the inherent fruit characteristics to shine through, making it a wonderful companion for a variety of dishes or a perfect choice for sipping on its own.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Plum

Plum

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Flavor profile:


Acidity Low

Low Pronounced

Body Medium Full

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Region:


Russian River Valley

Prized for its elegant Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, Sonoma's Russian River Valley is one of California's premier AVAs for cool-climate wines. Blessed with the Petaluma Gap—a break in the coastal mountains where chill, foggy air blows in from the Pacific—the valley also benefits from the effects of the Russian River itself. This draws cool Pacific Ocean air inland and creates blanketing fogs that veil the vineyards throughout the chilly mornings. The result is one of the state's longest and coolest growing seasons. Bracing acidity and complex flavors characterize wines from this region, which also includes excellent sparklers made from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

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