WINE ADVENT CALENDAR
Producing an expressive, evocative, tasty wine from a sensitive grape variety, known to require utmost care in the vineyard and winery? No simple task! When made right, Merlot’s soft tannins and velvety texture await the taster, soothing the palate with its plump, red-fruited, sensual goodness. The allure of a great Merlot is difficult to describe, yet simple to enjoy.
WINE PROFILE
Simple is both rich yet bright, full-bodied yet supple, dark-fruited yet elegant and savory. Simply delicious, it features crowd-pleasing, ripe, juicy black berry and plum flavors at its core. Its layered mouthfeel and soft, rounded edges are a fine testament to the heights that California can reach with Merlot.
PAIRINGS
Pair Simple California Merlot with:
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Classic Meatloaf
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Roasted Turkey and Potatoes
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Pinto Bean and Ham soup
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Chocolate Mousse
RECIPES
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MERLOT AND BEHOLD
California’s warm, gently cascading hillsides are some of the most coveted land in all of the world for the cultivation of Merlot. The Golden State’s ability to consistently produce fleshy, intense and concentrated wines is simply remarkable, and each successive vintage seems to surpass the previous in quality.
A truly special place for wine-growing, California’s dry climate and sparse geology forces the Merlot roots to penetrate deep into the soil to look for water, and this struggle is reflected in the finished wine's electric, vivid fruit character and firm spine. Simple Merlot is textbook California Terroir, displaying a sweet, dark fruit character and a round, creamy finish.
WINE INFORMATION
APPELLATION: California
VINTAGE: 2020
VARIETAL COMPOSITION: 100% Merlot
WINEMAKING PROCESS: Simple Merlot is made in a no-expense-spared facility located adjacent to the vineyards from where the wine is sourced. This ensures that grapes are processed immediately after harvest, preserving freshness and vitality. Simple Merlot is aged in a combination of stainless steel tanks and oak prior to bottling.
ALCOHOL: 13%
pH: 3.75
RESIDUAL SUGAR: 8 g/L
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