Red

Russian Ridge Merlot (Santa Clara Valley)

Russian Ridge

Santa Clara Valley · Central Coast · United States

Fact sheet

Type
Red
Grape
Merlot
Country
United States
Region
Santa Clara Valley · Central Coast
Appellation
Santa Clara Valley
Body
medium
Acidity
high
Tannin
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

carnes vermelhas grelhadas · queijos curados · cogumelos assados

Rated vintages

  • 201182 pts

    Hard tannins, cutting acidity and a lack of richness conspire to make this bone dry Merlot austere. It has thinned-down flavors of cherries and red currants.