STERLING VINTNER’S MERLOT review

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Checked out this one on the weekend that we had at the Food and Wine show. The wine is a varietal merlot on the mid palette, with a hint of pepperyness (more reminiscent of a Shiraz) and a slight bitterness when tasted out of the bottle with a bit of creamyness to the texture. After a bit of breathing the pepper goes away and the bitterness softens. It pairs well with food but the bitterness on the finish continues. Not one of my favorites merlots, but quite good none the less. With so many other Merlots bearing no resemblence to what a merlot ought to taste like it’s not bad at all. Their description says integrated tannins which I don’t agree with …

 

STERLING VINTNER’S MERLOT 
LCBO 622837 | 750 mL bottle  

Price: $ 16.05 
Wine, Red Wine, 
13.5% Alcohol/Vol.

Sugar Content : 1

Made in: California/Californie, United States
By: Sterling Vineyards

Tasting Note
Deep ruby colour; ripe blackberry fruit aromas; medium-full bodied with supple fruit and integrated tannins. Well balanced. Ample fruit throughout

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