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Merlot

2023 Virginia Merlot

The Fifty-Third Winery and Vineyard Merlot from Virginia presents a captivating deep red hue that invites exploration. This wine boasts a medium body, providing a harmonious balance that enhances its overall appeal. Its acidity is lively and refreshing, adding brightness to the tasting experience. With a prominent fruit intensity, expect to encounter lush flavors of ripe blackberry and plum, complemented by subtle hints of cocoa and vanilla, creating a delightful complexity. The tannins are smooth and well-integrated, lending a gentle structure to the wine, making it approachable and food-friendly. This Merlot is dry, allowing the rich fruit flavors to shine without overwhelming sweetness, making each sip a genuine expression of Virginia's terroir.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Plum

Plum

Chocolate

Chocolate

Region:


Virginia
Virginia

Virginia, with its rich historical heritage and varied landscapes, is one of the most diverse winegrowing regions on the East Coast. Spanning from the Atlantic coastline to the Appalachian Mountains, Virginia's American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) encompass a wide array of terroirs. The cool breezes from the Atlantic and the higher elevations of the mountains play a major role in moderating Virginia's vineyards, providing a balanced climate that allows grapes to ripen slowly and develop complex flavors. Cooler-climate grape varieties thrive in the coastal and mountainous regions, producing elegant and nuanced wines, while further inland, the warmer valleys support the cultivation of bigger, bolder wines. This range of conditions allows Virginia to produce a wide variety of wine styles, reflective of its unique and diverse growing regions.

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