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Schug Carneros Estate Merlot 2003

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Winery:
Schug Carneros Wines
Varietal:
Merlot
Region:
USA > California > Sonoma
Type:
Red Wine
Drink Dates:
Drink Now - 2018
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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.

Winemakers Notes

Our "Heritage Reserve" Merlot features the Sangiacomo family's "Donnell Ranch" in Carneros, just a stone's throw north of our own Schug Estate vineyard. This vineyard teams up with the Ricci vineyard in Carneros to show what cool-climate Merlot is all about. The extremely long, cool Carneros growing season allows the fruit to ripen slowly developing maximum varietal character and depth of flavor while retaining bright acidity. It has a smoky, ripe cherry bouquet with hints of roasted coffee, a deep color and full-bodied flavors of cherry, cassis and chocolate. read more...

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Rating: Riverside 2006 Competition Bronze - As reviewed by Riverside Competition on 03/31/02


 

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