Red

Delectus Merlot (Knights Valley)

Delectus

Knights Valley · Sonoma · United States

Fact sheet

Type
Red
Grape
Merlot
Country
United States
Region
Knights Valley · Sonoma
Appellation
Knights Valley
Body
full
Acidity
medium
Tannin
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

carne vermelha grelhada · cordeiro · queijos curados · chocolate amargo

Rated vintages

  • 201286 pts

    This is a gigantic expression of the variety, from high-elevation sites, an explosion of coffee, black licorice and red fruit. With a powerful backbone of bittersweet tannins and weight, the finish is reminiscent of cigar smoke.