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Merlot Reserve

2021 California Merlot

The Redland Ranch Merlot Reserve from California's acclaimed winegrowing regions offers a truly delightful experience for wine enthusiasts. This vibrant red wine showcases a medium body that feels lush and inviting on the palate. It balances a medium acidity, providing a refreshing lift that complements its fruit-forward profile, marked by prominent notes of black cherry and plum. The tannins are soft and well-integrated, enhancing the wine's smooth texture without overpowering its fruit character. This Merlot is crafted to be dry, making it an excellent pairing for a variety of dishes, from grilled meats to savory pasta. The 2021 vintage exemplifies the quality of California's terroir, delivering a wine that is both approachable and satisfying.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry, Blackberry, Chocolate

Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Blackberry

Blackberry

Chocolate

Chocolate

Flavor profile:


Acidity Low

Low Pronounced

Color Intensity Color Intensity 3

Low High

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Spiciness Spiciness 2

Low High

Oak Oak 3

Low High

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Pairs well with:


Grilled Lamb, Lamb Chops, Grilled Meats

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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