Pat Holden's

California Merlot

Ironwood Cellars Pat Holden's Merlot from California is a beautifully crafted red wine that showcases a medium-full body with a well-balanced acidity. The wine's fruit intensity is prominent, offering rich and luscious flavors that linger on the palate. The tannins are notable, providing a structured and elegant mouthfeel. This Merlot presents itself as a full-bodied wine with a dry finish that is both satisfying and delightful.

Tasting notes:

Black Cherry

Chocolate

Blackberry

Flavor profile:

Acidity Low

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Pairs well with:

Grilled Lamb, Roasted Lamb

Region:

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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