Red

Merlot

Michael Shaps

Monticello · United States

Fact sheet

Type
Red
Grape
Merlot
Country
United States
Region
Monticello
Appellation
Monticello
Alcohol
13%
Body
medium
Acidity
high
Tannin
medium
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

roast beef · lamb · grilled meats · aged cheeses · mushrooms

Rated vintages

  • 201085 pts

    The scent of ripe black fruit veers into raisin territory, but accents of wax and smoked wood add interest. The wine's core is supple, and it deals fine astringent tannins that hold the wine together. Medium to full bodied, this Merlot finishes with bright acidity and a wild ber…