Red

Aroha Vineyard Merlot

Iris Vineyards

Umpqua Valley · Southern Oregon · United States

Fact sheet

Type
Red
Grape
Merlot
Country
United States
Region
Umpqua Valley · Southern Oregon
Appellation
Umpqua Valley
Body
medium
Acidity
medium
Tannin
medium
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

red meats · lamb · aged cheeses

Rated vintages

  • 201488 pts

    This is impressively dark, with dense but grapy fruit flavors right out front. The mouthfeel is sharp and spicy, and it thins out surprisingly in the middle, given the color and rather high alcohol. Sappy acids and raspy tannins carry it through the finish.