Red
Brander Merlot (Santa Ynez Valley)
Santa Ynez Valley · Central Coast · United States
Fact sheet
- Type
- Red
- Grape
- Merlot
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Santa Ynez Valley · Central Coast
- Appellation
- Santa Ynez Valley
- Body
- medium
- Acidity
- medium
- Tannin
- medium
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
carnes assadas · ensopados · queijos maduros · pasta com molho vermelho
Rated vintages
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201289 pts
Cigar box and very ripe strawberry dominate the aromatic profile, though a bit of bell pepper lingers in the background. It's light and racy on the palate, with cherry cola, cedar and mellow tannins, making for a very fresh and fun wine, best served after mild chilling.
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201089 pts
What a nice Merlot, Brander's best yet. It's easy to drink now for the rich array of cherries, currants, cola, smoked meat and cedar, brightened with brisk acidity. But give it an hour or two in the decanter to soften and mellow.
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200785 pts
A little green and minty, with sweet cherry, vanilla cream and smoke flavors brightened with crisp acidity. Drink now.