Red
Blackbird Merlot
North Fork of Long Island · Long Island · United States
Fact sheet
- Type
- Red
- Grape
- Merlot
- Country
- United States
- Region
- North Fork of Long Island · Long Island
- Appellation
- North Fork of Long Island
- Body
- full
- Acidity
- medium
- Tannin
- high
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
roast red meat · lamb · aged cheeses · mushrooms
Rated vintages
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201288 pts
There's a ruffle of herbaceous, green leaves that lingers from nose to finish, adding freshness to this otherwise rich, sumptuous Merlot. The mouthfeel is robust and velvety, with layers of fine, penetrating tannins that linger long on the finish. Enjoy now after a robust decant…
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201090 pts
Ripe black-cherry notes are accented by herbs and stems that lend a dark savoriness to this bold, penetrating Merlot. Rich with fruit, and layered with spice and granite, it lingers long on the finish in a murmur of velvety tannins.