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Charles Shaw Merlot

2022 California Merlot

Trader Joe's Charles Shaw Merlot from California offers a smooth and medium-bodied experience. This red Merlot wine showcases a lovely balance of fruit-forward characteristics, with its prominent red fruit flavors beautifully complemented by subtle tannins. The 2022 vintage reveals a rich and inviting texture, making it an enjoyable choice for those seeking a approachable and versatile red wine option.

Tasting notes:

Blackberry

Black Cherry

Oak

Flavor profile:

Acidity Low

Low Pronounced

Color Intensity Color Intensity 3

Low High

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Spiciness Spiciness 2

Low High

Oak Oak 3

Low High

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Pairs well with:

Pork Chops, Grilled Portobello, Grilled Meats

Region:

California

California is one of the most diverse winegrowing regions in the world. Spanning 850 miles along North America's west coast—and inland across mountains and valleys—California's American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) cover a dizzying array of terroir. The cold, deep waters of the Pacific Ocean play a major role in cooling California's vineyards, sending fog and chilly air up to 100 miles inland. This tempers the daytime heat and allows grapes to ripen slowly but fully. Cooler-climate grape varieties thrive closest to the sea, while further inland, bigger, bolder wines prevail.

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