Red
Behler Vineyard Merlot
Sonoma Valley · Sonoma · United States
Fact sheet
- Type
- Red
- Grape
- Merlot
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Sonoma Valley · Sonoma
- Appellation
- Sonoma Valley
- Body
- full
- Acidity
- medium
- Tannin
- medium
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
grilled red meat · lamb · game meat · blue cheese · roasted mushrooms
Rated vintages
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201488 pts
Sweet tannins wrap around a robust flavor profile of plum, cherry and leather saddle in this vineyard-designated wine. Softly textured, it remains generous in oak and power as it winds to a finish dusted in black pepper and tobacco.
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201390 pts
Soft, rounded waves of red plum become succulent on the palate without overwhelming, despite a full-bodied style and personality. A heave of subtle tannin plays out to add body and weight as the wine develops in the glass.