Name: Sterling Merlot
Variety: 100% Merlot
Country: U.S.
Region: Napa Valley
Vintage: 2021
Price: $11
Winery Review: "The Sterling Vineyards Napa Valley Merlot is a vivid ruby-red color in the glass with aromas of blackberry fruit, plum and ripe black cherry. The appealing bouquet leads to a mouthcoating, rich palate where additional red and black fruit flavors mingle with notes of graphite and dried spice. The viscous mouthfeel of the wine is plush and the ripe tannins are refined and polished. The Napa Valley Merlot is well-balanced and elegant, offering true varietal characteristics and a sleek, flavorful finish." (wine.com)
Wine Folly: The book had plum, cherry, vanilla, and chocolate for some of the main flavors for merlot. I got the vanilla easily, some of the red berry which I assume was plum and cherry, and a little bit of the chocolate.
My Review: I got some taste of soy sauce, the red berry came through nicely, and this wine was not too strong. It was kind of tannic, with some vanilla, and a smooth finish. I picked up some herby flavors and this wine gave a good mouthfeel. It was quite jammy with some spice. That mouthfeel is what has really set this one apart from the others. Overall not bad, I enjoyed this one.
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