Reassessing Merlot Tasting 10/14/16

I don’t think there’s ever been a wine as maligned and misunderstood as Merlot. Blame it on Sideways, maybe, but most wine people are shopping other varietals and excluding Merlots.  And even though Chateau Petrus – a Merlot- is the world’s most coveted wine, when is the last time a restaurant Somm suggested a Merlot?

It’s time to apply a little “scientific method” to our tasting, and remove the veil from this noble varietal.

We look forward to seeing you Friday night!

Reassessing Merlot Tasting Event

Tasting Dates:

Friday, October 14th, 2016 – 5pm to 7pm

Tasting Cost: $20

REASSESSING MERLOT TASTING EVENT:

Here are the wines we have selected to share with you.

• FROG’S LEAP MERLOT - $35.99   Classically structured in red fruit, soft oak and peppery spice. It has cedar within, while the overall texture and breadth of the wine is lengthy, food-ready and impressive. 90 Points WE
• CAKEBREAD MERLOT - $67.99   Rich and plump on the palate with lush cherry, plum and red currantflavors framed by firm, yet fine-grained tannins, it culminates in a long finish. 93 Points CT
• SHAFER MERLOT - $59.99   ”A rich, explosive wine, the 2013 Merlot races across the palate with dark red and blue fruit, graphite, smoke, tobacco and menthol.” 92 Points V
• PLUMPJACK MERLOT - $62.99     Bright, finely sculpted and nuanced, with tons of detail and precision throughout. Sweet red and blue fruits, flowers, mint and licorice are some of the signatures.   93 Points V
• DUCKHORN THREE PALMS VYD MERLOT - $94.99    “Duckhorn Merlots from this iconic Vineyard have never been sparing in richness or wide-open fruit, and, while this version is long on the variety’s plumpness and charm, it reaches a bit further in terms of creamy complexity as well. Its layered mix of ripe cherries and sweet oak affords plenty of immediate appeal.   96 Point CG