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11 Total Awards
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  • Quipster 2018 Merlot California
  • Quipster 2018 Merlot California
  • Quipster 2018 Merlot California
  • Quipster 2018 Merlot California
  • Quipster 2018 Merlot California
  • Quipster 2018 Merlot California
  • Quipster 2018 Merlot California
2018 Merlot

Quipster

California, United States

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A plush and opulent award-winning California Merlot

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About This Wine

Quipster

Merlot

In the famous 2004 movie Sideways, one of the characters chastises the Merlot grape, saying to a group “If anyone orders Merlot, I’m leaving!”. Winemakers disagree completely, and unanimously agree that the movie got it all wrong. Merlot is a beautiful varietal known for its full-bodied texture and soft fruit profile. It is celebrated in Bordeaux as a noble grape but also thrives in California. With a continental climate of warm sunny days and cooler temperatures at night, California’s vast terroirs are idyllic for grape growing. The majority of the rainfall occurs outside of the growing season, but also can cool down the heat spikes that often occur just after bud break in the spring. This wine in particular is plush and opulent. Dark-fruit flavors are complemented by notes of dried herbs and easy, velvety tannins round out the mouthfeel making every sip linger. This Merlot will shine alongside roasted or braised meats and root vegetables; a perfect bottle for a cool fall evening.
Quipster 2018 Merlot California

Wine 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.

Flavor Profile

Pairs well with… Flank Steak, Short Ribs, Smoked Brisket

Body 3 Acidity 1Sweetness 2Fruit Intensity 3Tannin 2

Tasting Notes

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Rich dark fruit flavors of black cherry, blackberry, blueberry, and blackcurrant meld together alongside notes of dried bay leaf, clove, and mocha. Velvety, plush tannins hit the back end of each sip, making the delicious fruit-forward flavors linger on the palate.

Awards

Quipster 2018 Merlot California: Merlot

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11 TOTAL AWARDS

  • Silver Medal, 2020 Sommelier Challenge
  • Silver Medal, 2020 Critics Challenge: International Wine Competition
  • Silver Medal, 2020 Sunset Magazine International Wine Competition
  • Silver Medal, 2020 International Women's Wine Competition
  • Silver Medal, 2020 Denver International Wine Competition
  • Silver Medal, 2020 Sommelier Choice Awards
  • Bronze Medal, 2020 Harvest Challenge
  • Silver Medal, 2020 USA Wine Ratings
  • Points 90 Points, 2021 San Diego International Wine & Spirits Challenge
  • Gold Medal, 2021 San Diego International Wine & Spirits Challenge
  • Silver Medal, 2021 West Coast Wine Competition
Quipster 2018 Merlot California