Vampire Vineyards Merlot San Luis Obispo Paso Robles

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Total Beverage, Thornton Colorado	USD 8.98 $8.⁹⁸ 750ml
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Vampire Vineyards Merlot San Luis Obispo Paso Robles 2006

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Wine Tasting Notes Vampire Merlot was harvested from cool-climate, coastal vineyards at the southern end of the Central Coasts Paso Robles viticultural district. At this site, sunny summer days are tempered by daily afternoon fog rolling in off the nearby Morro Bay and Pacific Ocean. Picked at peak ripeness, our Merlot is fermented on the skins for two weeks, with three-times-daily pumpovers, the traditional method of extraction which brings rich color and supple tannins to the new wine. Aged with a combination of both French and American oak, our Merlot develops graceful fruit flavors in the cellar, complemented by subtle shadings of vanilla and toast from the oak. At the completion of the aging process, this Merlot was carefully blended with 8% Cabernet Sauvignon for added depth and structure, as well as 8% Zinfandel, which adds a spicy note on the palate. Approachable now, Vampire Merlot is perfectly balanced for additional bottle aging.

Region: Romania

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2006

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Winery: Vampire Vineyards

Color: Red

Varietal: Merlot

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Rumor has it that the Vampire Vineyards are actually owned by a circle of vampires, and the company’s founder, an entertainment attorney from New York, is actually just a front. (Whether he and his convertible were commandeered by a Vampire is still a subject for debate.) We do know however that after satiating themselves for years with their Transylvanian blood of the vine, the powers... Read more

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Member Reviews for Vampire Vineyards Merlot San Luis Obispo Paso Robles

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1rockiesfan

651

11/14/2011

Have not really been a fan of Merlot, but this one was pretty nice. I thought it really smelled like plumb, and carmel. it had a good balnce of acid, and oak. The finish wasnt long, but it wasnt bad. I would buy this again.

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Drunk as a Skunk

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10/03/2009

My first Merlot, but thought the alcohol content was out of balance. Surprised it was only 13%.

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Night9

11/29/2009

the Transylvania vineyard was the best. Great taste. I'm still hunting for what is left of them.

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Darkgift

11/18/2009

The woody flavor is mild compared to other Merlots, but I find the Cabernet far more superior.

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TimothyMBallard

03/02/2009

Two and a half glasses

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01/29/2009

Vampire Merlot was harvested from cool-climate, coastal vineyards at the southern end of the Central Coast's Paso Robles viticultural district. At this site, sunny summer days are tempered by daily afternoon fog rolling in off the nearby Morro

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Source: CityWineCellar.com

06/22/2010

An intense dark plum bouquet typical of a very young wine is just starting to open up and reveal the full, true character of this wine. The wine's lively, dark purple color will destroy your carpet so be careful! Already the soft fruit flavors are startin

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