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Gallo of Sonoma Merlot(2004)

Our Sonoma County Merlot showcases the softer, fuller and richer side of Merlot. The aromas are warm and inviting with hints of crushed berries, vanilla and spice. The palate follows with dark and deep flavors of blackberry pie, wild berries and jam with a lush, round mouthfeel.

Destemmed but not crushed, our Merlot grapes were cold soaked for 24 hours prior to fermentation. Minimizing bitterness and allowing for complete extraction of the red wine color and flavor a combination of upright, rotary and punchdown fermenters were used. 100% of this wine completed malolactic fermentation, read more...
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heatherlyndoyle
January 2008
A rock-out-with-your-gallo-out kind of wine. A lot of bang for your buck. Admittedly I delicately sipped (chugged) this wine with Thai food, but heartier fare would more likely suit this warm (yet not too heavy) selection. One good friend of mine maintains a slightly superstitious rule of thumb: the more modern or ostentatious a label, the less likely you’ll get your money’s worth. I took a chance and followed his advice. On the day I bought this wine, he was right: the simple classy label apparently indicated a wine of similar qualities.
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Wine.com
April 2008
This wine showcases the softer, fuller and richer side of Merlot. The aromasare warm and inviting with hints of crushed berries, vanilla and spice. The palate follows withdark and deep flavors of blackberry pie, wild berries and jam with a lush, round mouthfeel.
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