Red
Merlot
Santa Ynez Valley · Central Coast · United States
Fact sheet
- Type
- Red
- Grape
- Merlot
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Santa Ynez Valley · Central Coast
- Appellation
- Santa Ynez Valley
- Alcohol
- 14.1%
- Body
- medium
- Acidity
- medium
- Tannin
- medium
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
grilled meat · steak · coq au vin · aged cheeses
Rated vintages
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2019
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201287 pts
Aromas of ripe red cherries, licorice and vanilla extract emerge from this wine by the longtime estate across from the township of Santa Ynez. Blackberry and blueberry fruits power the palate, but there's a black dirt earthiness and some meatiness too. Tannins are still quite st…
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2011
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201085 pts
There's a stubbornly vegetal streak to this Merlot. It pops out in the aroma and lasts through the flavors of cherry pie and raspberry sour candy. Ready to drink now.