Summit Store

California Merlot

The J. Woods Beverage Signature Selection Summit Store offers a delightful Merlot from the sunny vineyards of California. This red wine exudes a luscious color and embodies a medium-body with a moderate level of acidity that perfectly complements its prominent fruit intensity. The Merlot from California presents a velvety texture with soft tannins, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a smooth and easy-drinking experience.

Tasting notes:

Black Cherry

Chocolate

Blackcurrant

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:

Roasted Duck, 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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