Name: Don Sebastiani & Sons Smoking Loon MerlotVariety: Merlot
Region: California
Country: United States
Year: 2010
Price: $8.99
Winery Review: Our California Merlot has aromas of concentrated wild strawberries and tea leaf, with a touch of herbaceous sage for extra complexity. On the palate, this wine has classic Merlot character, with bright cranberry and cherry flavors and a light herbal note, expertly balanced with integrated oak and hints of milk chocolate. Medium-bodied with moderate tannins, the zesty acidity makes this an excellent wine for food-pairing.
My Review: One word. Obsessed. I really liked this merlot because it has so many different aspect to it. The color of this wine is ruby red, it looks like a dark cranberry juice. The nose of this wine is awesome. I noticed a blend of cranberry, plum, raspberry, and chocolate that made me keep sniffing this one over and over again. The flavor of the merlot starts out a little fruity and sweet, is warm but soft on the mid-palate, and finishes dry. I really enjoyed the complexity and balance of this wine.
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