Red

Aquarius Ranch Merlot

McIlroy

Russian River Valley · Sonoma · United States

Fact sheet

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

Food pairing

grilled red meats · pasta with tomato sauce · roast lamb · semi-hard cheeses

Rated vintages

  • 199987 pts

    A wine that elicits mixed feelings. On the plus side, subtle fruit and oak, with a rich earthiness and sleek tannins. Does a good job of keeping Merlot fat and plump, while maintaining an herbal character. On the other hand, there's pronounced acidity and a sharpness that shows…