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2018 Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon

Wyethia Flame

Lodi, California

The newest varietal blend from 90 point, gold medal winning Wyetha Flame

$16.99
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ABOUT THIS WINE:

Wyethia Flame

Wyethia Flame

Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon

Great wines don’t always come from great traditions, and in the new world, some of the most impressive creations come from those not afraid to take risks. Enter the winemakers at Wyetha Flame, who’ve used their passion and know-how of Californian wine to bring forth this unique blend with the best balance of 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon. Sourced from the hot growing climate of Lodi, California which encourages the grapes to develop a full expression of each varietal.

ABOUT THIS WINE

Wyethia Flame

Wyethia Flame

Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon

Great wines don’t always come from great traditions, and in the new world, some of the most impressive creations come from those not afraid to take risks. Enter the winemakers at Wyetha Flame, who’ve used their passion and know-how of Californian wine to bring forth this unique blend with the best balance of 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon. Sourced from the hot growing climate of Lodi, California which encourages the grapes to develop a full expression of each varietal.

Wyethia Flame

WINE REGION:

Outline of Lodi

Lodi

The jewel of the Central Valley, Lodi lies just east of the California Delta in an area of varied terroir. Winemakers here can extract different grape variety expressions from each plot of land. Zinfandel is common here, making deeply fruity and tantalizingly smoky wines, often from old vines. But the deep loamy soils and balmy Mediterranean climate, with its warm days and cool nights, help keep Lodi's grape varieties and winemaking styles impressively diverse. Alongside the ubiquitous Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot and Viognier also thrive. Lodi is a melting pot of different grape varieties and winemaking techniques, all of which make it a rewarding region to explore.

WINE REGION

Outline of Lodi

Lodi

The jewel of the Central Valley, Lodi lies just east of the California Delta in an area of varied terroir. Winemakers here can extract different grape variety expressions from each plot of land. Zinfandel is common here, making deeply fruity and tantalizingly smoky wines, often from old vines. But the deep loamy soils and balmy Mediterranean climate, with its warm days and cool nights, help keep Lodi's grape varieties and winemaking styles impressively diverse. Alongside the ubiquitous Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot and Viognier also thrive. Lodi is a melting pot of different grape varieties and winemaking techniques, all of which make it a rewarding region to explore.

FLAVOR PROFILE:

Wyethia Flame 2018 Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon

Pairs well with…

Grilled Ribeye, Beef Bourguignon, Barbecued Ribs

Body
3
Body
Acidity
2
Acidity
Fruit Intensity
2
Fruit Intensity
Tannin
3
Tannin

Pairs well with…

Grilled Ribeye, Beef Bourguignon, Barbecued Ribs

FLAVOR PROFILE

Wyethia Flame 2018 Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon

Pairs well with…

Grilled Ribeye, Beef Bourguignon, Barbecued Ribs

Body
3
Body
Acidity
2
Acidity
Fruit Intensity
2
Fruit Intensity
Tannin
3
Tannin

Pairs well with…

Grilled Ribeye, Beef Bourguignon, Barbecued Ribs

TASTING NOTES:

Plum

Baking Spice

Black Cherry

Full-bodied and intense plum fruit flavors are the result of strong sun exposure, and new oak complements the intense fruit, adding clove and nutmeg.

TASTING NOTES

Plum

Baking Spice

Black Cherry

Full-bodied and intense plum fruit flavors are the result of strong sun exposure, and new oak complements the intense fruit, adding clove and nutmeg.

ABOUT THE BRAND:

large bunches of red grapes on the vine

Wyethia Flame

Wyethia Flame is rooted in the history and terroir of Lodi, California. The Wyethia flower shares this region's picturesque landscape with its state flower, the poppy, blooming in the sunny vales and floodplains between gently rolling hills. The "flame" refers to the traditional cultivation of Flame Tokay grapes introduced to the region in the 1900s, which for years supported Lodi's agricultural industry and were a common sight in nearly all its vineyards. Nowadays, this forgotten grape only exists in far-away corners of the region, replaced by European varieties better suited for winemaking. Our wines epitomize Lodi's terroir by respecting the rich history of native flora and cultivated crops, which helped shape the flourishing wine region it is known as today.

ABOUT THE BRAND

large bunches of red grapes on the vine

Wyethia Flame

Wyethia Flame is rooted in the history and terroir of Lodi, California. The Wyethia flower shares this region's picturesque landscape with its state flower, the poppy, blooming in the sunny vales and floodplains between gently rolling hills. The "flame" refers to the traditional cultivation of Flame Tokay grapes introduced to the region in the 1900s, which for years supported Lodi's agricultural industry and were a common sight in nearly all its vineyards. Nowadays, this forgotten grape only exists in far-away corners of the region, replaced by European varieties better suited for winemaking. Our wines epitomize Lodi's terroir by respecting the rich history of native flora and cultivated crops, which helped shape the flourishing wine region it is known as today.