Dry Creek Vineyard Merlot 2002
- Winery:
- Dry Creek Vineyards
- Varietal:
- Merlot
- Region:
- USA > California > Sonoma > Sonoma Valley
- Type:
- Red Wine
- Drink Dates:
- Drink Now
- UPC:
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Merlot has gotten a bad rap as of late but there is no denying the wine's appeal. Packed with deep, dark berry fruit and nuanced hints of cocoa, herb and earth with a soft structure. Its velvety texture makes Merlot instantly appealing and an obvious alternative to similar, more tannic Bordeaux varieties.
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A refined, concentrated Merlot from California's Dry Creek Valley in Sonoma. A great value at under $20. Great Merlot has been a hallmark of Mill Creek for over 30 years - Mill Creek's Merlot has even been served at the White House during the Reagan administration. Bill Kreck firmly believes that Merlot is not a blending grape and should be allowed to stand on its own, and this wine supports his assertion. The family uses only estate-grown grapes, and ages their Merlot in American and French oak barrels for 14 months. This wine has the refinement and concentration to match a $25 to $30 Right read more...
October 2008
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