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Winery | Duckhorn |
|---|---|
Grapes | Merlot |
Region | Atlas Peak |
Wine style | Californian Merlot |
Alcohol content | 13.5% |
Allergens | Contains sulfites |
Wine description | Concentrated aromas of Bing cherry, red currant, plum, leather and wet stone. On the palate, dusty mountain tannins underscore layers of red fruit, with oak-inspired notes of cedar and baking spices adding complexity to this firmly structured wine. |
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...
