Red

Gen5 Merlot (Clarksburg)

Gen5

Clarksburg · Central Valley · United States

Fact sheet

Type
Red
Grape
Merlot
Country
United States
Region
Clarksburg · Central Valley
Appellation
Clarksburg
Body
medium
Acidity
medium
Tannin
medium
Sweetness
off-dry

Food pairing

carne assada · queijos maturados · carnes grelhadas · cassoulet

Rated vintages

  • 201586 pts

    This big soft wine smells and tastes a little sweet, as an aroma like maple syrup leads to flavors of blackberry jam, cinnamon and butter.

  • 201286 pts

    Fresh and fruity aromas and flavors make this medium-bodied wine easy to enjoy. It has an earthy smell at first, but that blows off quickly. The mouthfeel is smooth, almost sweet. .

  • 201084 pts

    This is a slightly syrupy Merlot that has flavors of overripe plum, black pepper and vanilla, especially on the finish. The blend is mostly Merlot with small amounts of Petite Sirah, Malbec, Cabernet and Zinfandel, all from Clarksburg, a cool subregion near Lodi.