Winery | Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi |
|---|---|
Grapes | Merlot |
Region | California |
Wine style | Californian Merlot |
Allergens | Contains sulfites |
Wine description | The wine has aromas of blackberries and cherries, and flavors of plums, red fruit, and cocoa. Coupled with supple tannins, hints of spice and mocha give this wine a complex character and good structure. Oak aging adds comforting vanilla accents to the smooth finish. |
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
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...
