Lovingston Josie's Knoll Reserve Merlot (Monticello)

Ficha técnica

Tipo

Red

Uva

Merlot

País

United States

Região

Monticello

Denominação

Monticello

Corpo

medium

Acidez

medium

Tanino

low

Doçura

dry

Safras avaliadas

• 201586 pts

  Fruity aromas of blueberry pie, raspberry and Cran-Grape Juice are palpable. Flavors in the same vein are jammy and spicy. Mouthwatering acidity manifests itself in this full-bodied fruit bomb.

• 201487 pts

  Medium ruby along the rim, with purple in the core, this Merlot starts off with ripe red cherry and plum on the nose, with fern and warm spice adding nuance. The palate is soft and plush, with grippy black-tea tannins supporting juicy red-fruit flavors.

• 201291 pts

  This is a well-done effort from winemaker Riaan Rossouw, which shows how engaging, inviting and refined Merlot can be. Spiced red plum and red currant aromas seductively waft over dried fern and Mediterranean herb tones. Silky, soft tannins provide just enough structure to uphol…

• 201088 pts

  Ripe and fruit forward, this boasts aromas of blackberry jam, boysenberry, spice and pastry crust. The palate is lush and creamy, with a soft core that's framed by accessible tannins. It's a bit warm on the finish, but the flavors of berry and cedar linger.

• 200989 pts

  Exotic spice, toast, cocoa powder and thyme are the lead aromas. Medium to full bodied with a supple attack, the palate picks up muscular tannins as the wine unfurls across the palate, and it ends with a tangy, mineral-tinged finish.

• 200686 pts

  A bit shy, but some air will help coax out aromas of vanilla and cherry jam. The palate has medium acid and the faintest whiff of tannins while some leather and horse notes come out on the short-to-medium finish. Well done in an easy-drinking, crowd-pleasing style.

• 200585 pts

  This is a pretty eastern U.S. Merlot, with its subtle, nuanced flavors of red berry, plum and currant and its approachable, soft tannins. Virginia is showing its talent for growing reds and this is a good example of what can be done with good vineyard management and winemaking.