Camp Merlot
Merlot
Sonoma County, California
USA
2013
$17.95
The
2013 Merlot is from the Organically farmed Mojon’s Bench Vineyard in Alexander
Valley. Grapes were harvested mid-season and destemmed without crushing to a
stainless steel open-top tank for fermentation then aged in French barrels
ranging from 1-5 years old. The resulting wine has structure that is surprising
for Merlot, but smooth tannins and an easy drinking fruit style.
I don't have much experience with Merlot, but I actually thought about buying this one. It had a nice cinnamon flavor to it, but not so much that it overpowered the other berry flavors. It was a very drinkable Merlot, and would be great for introducing novice wine drinkers to Merlots. I didn't get to have it with food, but I bet this would be GREAT with a steak.
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