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Winery | Château St. Jean |
|---|---|
Grapes | Merlot |
Region | Sonoma Valley |
Wine style | Californian Merlot |
Allergens | Contains sulfites |
Wine description | The aromas on this wine are bright with ripe, concentrated notes of blackberry and boysenberry with an underlying subtle savory note. This elegant Merlot delivers just the right amount of dark fruit flavors, roundness and fine-grained tannins. Layers of black plum, smoke, pepper and spice complement the wine’s balanced structure and lead to a lengthy flavorful finish. |
California Merlots tend to more fruit-forward, with lots of raspberry and blackberry cut with strong mocha and chocolate notes. The tannin tends to be softer in warm climates.
Merlot is known for producing an inky, purple juice that varies hugely in complexity depending on the process used to make it.
Merlot is the most commonly known grape variety in France, and is one of the six permitted grap...
