Notes from the bottle:
Our 2008 Merlot combines the classic offerings of this varietal in a smooth, complex, fruit-intensive style. Bright aromas of black cherry and plum hold through the senses as they join ripe, chewy tannins on the palate. The fruit is complemented by ample caramel, mocha and toasty oak from extensive aging in new American oak barrels. With layered depths and silky body, this versatile wine is appropriate for many occasions, as a stand-alone sipper or paired with a variety of dishes, including roasted chicken, pasta or pork.Here are my notes:
I did find that there was a striking complexity in this wine and it had a wonderful, deep maroon color in the glass that verged on an indigo-black. The merlot had a light nose and was very soft on the scent, but the first sip was an introduction to the late evening it was when I had this bottle. Think: soft rain, no breeze, occasional scent of damp earth coming through the window... all of this mixed with this merlot on the first taste and I was very impressed.
The texture of this wine is a bit heavier, almost buttery feel with well-balanced tannins (I think "chewy" is an exaggeration on the label). I liked the way that this texture collaborated with the complexity of the taste, which I would describe as a combination of black cherry and blackberries with a suggestion of woodsmoke. The finish was medium and savory. The interaction of the supple texture, downplayed nose, and deep "chesty" taste made this an excellent wine for our evening. My wife and I enjoyed it with a thin-crust pizza we made in the oven.
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