Wine Red - Merlot
ReferenceBordeaux / France, California / USA, Chile, Washington State / USA
ABV12.5-15%.
Sub-styles
Bordeaux Right BankCalifornia MerlotChilean Merlot
Tasting Notes
Ripe plum, black cherry, cocoa, smooth tannin, velvet texture, worn leather, blueberry, generous fruit.
Brand Guide
Value: Concha y Toro, Beringer. Standard: Columbia Crest, Duckhorn.
Premium
Chateau Petrus, Le Pin, Masseto. Right Bank Bordeaux commands highest prices
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The Story
Soft, plummy, and forgiving. The red wine that never starts arguments.