Lot 734

Alexander Valley Merlot

This Cameron Hughes Lot 734 is a delightful red Merlot from the renowned Alexander Valley region. The wine showcases a medium-full body with a smooth and velvety texture. It exudes a perfect balance of flavors with moderate acidity that adds a refreshing brightness to the palate. The fruit intensity in this Merlot is prominent, offering rich and lush fruit notes that linger beautifully. Overall, this Merlot from Alexander Valley presents a harmonious symphony of flavors and textures that will surely captivate any wine enthusiast's palate.

Tasting notes:

Black Cherry

Oak

Blackberry

Flavor profile:

Acidity Low

Low Pronounced

Body Medium Full

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Pairs well with:

Roast Leg of Lamb, Roasted Lamb

Region:

Alexander Valley

One of the warmest AVAs in Sonoma County, Alexander Valley stretches from the banks of the Russian River into the foothills of the Mayacamas mountain range. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot are the main grapes here, creating voluptuously full-bodied wines with distinct notes of cassis, roast plum and even chocolate. They are more fruit forward than the earthy reds of Napa. For white wines, Alexander Valley offers big and bold Chardonnay. These are often aged with oak for a buttery vanilla flavor, and those grown nearest the Russian River have a noticeable minerality. Other grapes that thrive in the valley's balmy climate are Sauvignon Blanc and Zinfandel.

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