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Los Carneros Merlot

Hardball Cellars Merlot from the Los Carneros region is an exquisite example of what this celebrated winegrowing area can produce. This red gem possesses a rich, full-bodied personality that wraps the palate in layers of luxurious dark fruit flavors, featuring pronounced notes of black cherry, plum, and hints of ripe blackberry. Its mouthwatering acidity keeps the wine lively and balanced, while the firm yet pleasant tannins provide an excellent structure. This Merlot's pronounced fruit intensity is beautifully complemented by subtle undertones of vanilla, oak, and a hint of cocoa, creating a harmonious and elegant profile. Whether enjoyed now or aged for a few more years, Hardball Cellars Merlot is sure to impress even the most discerning wine enthusiasts with its complexity and finesse.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Plum

Plum

Vanilla

Vanilla

Flavor profile:


Acidity Low

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Medium Full

Very Light Full

Pairs well with:


Roasted Duck, Roasted Lamb, Roast Lamb

Region:


Los Carneros
Los Carneros

Carneros straddles the southern border of two of the state's finest winegrowing regions—Napa and Sonoma—down to the north shore of San Pablo Bay. This is a premium cool-climate winemaking area, where Chardonnay and Pinot Noir reign, producing delicate still and sparkling wines. Carneros Pinot Noir is famed for its berry and herb profile, while its Chardonnay is crisply acidic with fresh stone fruit flavors. The vines grow on low, rolling hills of shallow soils. They are frequently blanketed by coastal fog in the morning, then cooled by Pacific Ocean breezes in the afternoon. This creates a long growing season that yields deliciously fresh and elegant wines.

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