Red
Abacela Merlot (Southern Oregon)
Southern Oregon · Southern Oregon · United States
Fact sheet
- Type
- Red
- Grape
- Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Petit Verdot
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Southern Oregon · Southern Oregon
- Appellation
- Southern Oregon
- Body
- medium
- Acidity
- medium
- Tannin
- medium
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
bife · carnes grelhadas · cozidos de carne · queijos duros
Rated vintages
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200987 pts
Though labeled merlot, this is truly a Bordeaux-style blend with Cabernet Sauvignon (6%), Malbec (5%), and Petit Verdot (2%) added to the mix. It is reserved in style with notes of cherry, dried herbs and pickling spices backed by firm, dry tannins.
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200787 pts
A mix of estate-grown and sourced (from the Rogue valley) grapes, this Oregon Merlot has black cherry and chocolate at its core, but quickly thins out, with very tart acidity. It's got its own style, with stiff tannins, the leaf and stem notes subdued, and a fine balance. But it…
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200588 pts
Oregon Merlots have darker fruits and streaks of tar and smoke. Tannins are more aggressive, and must be carefully managed. This wine does a pretty good job of softening up the back end while keeping the richness up front. There is plenty of acid, and the nose carries interestin…