Name: Liberty Creek Merlot
Varietal: Merlot
Region: California
Country: United States
Year: Not labeled
Price: $3.99
Review found online: One customer review described this wine as pretty light as a merlot, but smooth and flavorful, tasting either blackberry or raspberry. Another reviewer described it as a wonderful dry Merlot from California, with a mildly complex, very smooth finish and a lingering aftertaste.
Wine Folly references: As described in Wine Folly, Merlot is loved for its boisterous black cherry flavors, supple tannins, and smoky or chocolaty finish (p. 131). Merlot has low sweetness, medium-high body, tannin and alcohol, and medium acidity. The Liberty Creek Merlot perfectly fits this description, and I could taste the black cherry flavors very clearly.
My review: I would rate this wine an 8.5/10. Just like the Liberty Creek Sweet Red, this wine was very affordable, at only $3.99 for a 500 mL carton. I thought it was delicious and tasted great by itself. I haven't tried many Merlots before, but I think this one has made it one of my favorite red wines. I like that it isn't as full-bodied as Cabernet Sauvignon but still has a very deep and rich flavor. This wine was a bit more difficult to describe; I mostly noticed the fruity notes of this wine. I could definitely taste the cherry; it was tart but not too tart. I also picked up on some raspberry and maybe a bit of prune. Overall, this was a great wine that tasted more expensive than it was. I loved the cherry flavors and that it wasn't too intense for my taste, especially since I wasn't pairing it with anything.
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