Red
The Grapes of Roth Merlot (Long Island)
Long Island · Long Island · United States
Fact sheet
- Type
- Red
- Grape
- Merlot
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Long Island · Long Island
- Appellation
- Long Island, New York
- Body
- full
- Acidity
- medium
- Tannin
- medium
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
cordeiro assado · carnes grelhadas · cogumelos selvagens · queijos duros
Rated vintages
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201090 pts
Redolent of dried cherries and violets, granite and slate, this late-release Merlot is already dropping elegant hints of its maturity. Concentrated with crisp black cherry flavor, it balances lavish texture alongside brisk acidity and minerality. The finish is long and meanderin…
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200791 pts
Over the last few years, veteran winemaker Roman Roth's eponymous Merlot has proven to be a consistent winner. His 2007 vintage is no exception. While intensely ripe with a rich, almost raisined black-fruit character, it's balanced with hints of granite, smoke and brine that all…
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200590 pts
Big and brooding with richly concentrated black plums and velvety, mouthfilling tannins, Roman Roth's namesake Merlot is boldly structured, but beautifully nuanced as well, with sprays of violet perfume and just a whiff of wet, earthy forest and dried herb notes. Drink now with…