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Founders' Estate

2008 California Merlot

Beringer Founders' Estate Merlot from the 2008 vintage is a captivating red wine that hails from California's diverse winegrowing regions. This full-bodied gem showcases a lovely balance of richness and approachability, making it an excellent choice for both casual sipping and elegant meals. The wine boasts a bright acidity that invigorates the palate, enhancing its lush fruit character, highlighted by notes of black cherry and plum. The tannins are soft and well-integrated, providing a smooth mouthfeel that complements the wine's fruit-forward profile. With a pleasing dryness, this Merlot is undoubtedly food-friendly, making it a versatile option for a variety of dishes. Enjoy this delightful wine as a testament to California's renowned winemaking tradition.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry, Chocolate, Vanilla

Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Chocolate

Chocolate

Vanilla

Vanilla

Flavor profile:


Color Intensity Color Intensity 0

Low High

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Spiciness Spiciness 0

Low High

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Medium Full

Very Light Full

Acidity Low

Low Pronounced

Oak Oak 3

Low High

Region:


California
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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