Varietal: Merlot
Region: California
Country: United States
Year: Not labeled
Price: $5.99
Review found online: On vivino.com, one review described this wine as "Very light red berry fruit nose, and mainly raspberry on the palate with little side notes of mulled winter spices. It can take chilling, so great for warm dinner party evenings." I definitely agree with this review. I think this is a perfect summer wine; it is light, fruity, and refreshing.
Wine Folly references: Wine Folly describes Merlot as being loved for its boisterous black cherry flavors, supple tannins, and smoky or chocolaty finish (p. 131). I don't think this description is completely accurate for this wine, since it is a white Merlot, and is made differently than the standard Merlot.
My review: I rated this wine a 7/10. I enjoyed it and felt like it was pretty easy to drink by itself. It had fruity notes, but I couldn't put my finger on what fruit exactly. I was leaning more towards like crisp apple, but it also had a very tart flavor, which, after further sipping, I decided was raspberry. It was also kind of sweet, which I was surprised by, and had a nice aftertaste. I especially liked this wine because it was easy drinking and didn't need to be paired with anything to taste good. It was cheap and had a lot of flavor. After reading the online review, I also picked up on the spices they were talking about, and I felt like it added more depth to the fruity flavors. Overall, I think I would purchase this wine again, and it's perfect if you're in the mood for a lighter, more refreshing wine that still has strong flavors.
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