Cattle Baron

2009 Oklahoma Merlot

The Range Vineyard and Winery Cattle Baron is a captivating red Merlot from the vibrant Oklahoma region, showcasing a vintage that has matured beautifully since 2009. This full-bodied wine offers a luxurious mouthfeel, perfectly balanced with high acidity that invigorates the palate. Its prominent fruit intensity delivers luscious notes of ripe black cherry and plum, complemented by subtle undertones of cocoa and vanilla that linger gracefully. The well-integrated tannins add structure to this delightful wine, making it exceptionally smooth and approachable. This wine is dry, ensuring that it pairs fantastically with a variety of hearty dishes, making it a splendid choice for any occasion.

Tasting notes:

Black Cherry

Oak

Chocolate

Region:

Oklahoma

Oklahoma, with its sweeping plains and undulating hills, is an evolving winegrowing region characterized by a distinctive blend of terroirs across its American Viticultural Areas (AVAs). Influenced by the state's broad climatic variations, which include hot summers and cold winters, Oklahoma's vineyards benefit from a dynamic growing season that challenges the grapes to develop robust flavors and balanced acidity. The state's unique conditions include occasional influences from the Gulf of Mexico, which can introduce cooler air and moisture, moderating the intense heat and aiding in the gradual ripening of grapes. This environment allows for the cultivation of both cooler-climate varieties, which thrive in vineyards benefiting from these moderating effects, and bolder, heartier varieties suited to the warmer, more sheltered inland areas.

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