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Winery | Taub Family Vineyards |
|---|---|
Grapes | Merlot |
Region | Oakville |
Wine style | Californian Merlot |
Alcohol content | 14% |
Allergens | Contains sulfites |
Wine description | Aromatic with blueberry and cherry intermingled with sandalwood and spice along with hints of violets, dried flowers, and tea leaves. A full-bodied wine, the texture is ethereal highlighted by a soft, creamy mouthfeel underscored by dusty tannins in the background. On the palate, blueberry compote, plum and cherry mingle with well-integrated toasty oak, cedar and cigar box flavors over a long, balanced 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...
