Ciel Du Cheval Merlot

Red Mountain Merlot

The Fidelitas Wines Ciel Du Cheval Merlot from the prestigious Red Mountain region showcases everything a Merlot should embody. This full-bodied red wine captures the essence of Red Mountain with a prominent fruit intensity that reveals lush flavors of black cherry, plum, and a hint of cocoa. Its high acidity brings a bright, mouthwatering quality that perfectly complements the firm, structured tannins, making it a wine that’s both complex and approachable. The crafted intricacy of this Merlot is testament to the unique terroir of the region, celebrated for producing wines of remarkable depth and elegance. Drinking this Merlot feels like a true appreciation of Red Mountain’s winemaking excellence.

Tasting notes:

Black Cherry

Plum

Baking Spice

Flavor profile:

Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Pairs well with:

Grilled Lamb, Lamb Chops, BBQ Pork Ribs

Region:

Washington

With 18 recognized AVAs, Washington is the second-largest wine-producing state in the United States. Most of these AVAs are located in the east, centered around the valleys of Walla Walla, the Columbia River and Yakima. The grape varieties that thrive here are numerous: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling and Pinot Gris all continue to make increasingly compelling wines. Washington wines thrive in dry, semi-arid conditions far from the Pacific Ocean and are protected from the Pacific Northwest rain shadow by the Olympic and Cascade mountain ranges. Washington owes its unique terroir to the historic Missoula Floods, which swept through the region 10,000 years ago, stripping away the earth and replacing it with sandy soils from modern-day Utah, Idaho and Montana.

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