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Bonterra

Bonterra Merlot

United States, North Coast California

Red wine

3.8

Expert Rating

3.8

Most Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Bonterra Merlot is a premium red wine produced by Bonterra Vineyards, a renowned winery located in Mendocino County, California. The wine is made from high-quality Merlot grapes grown in the certified organic and biodynamic vineyards of the region. The vineyards are known for their unique terroir, which includes a mix of alluvial soils, gravelly loam, and clay. The winemaking process involves careful selection of the grapes, gentle pressing, and aging in oak barrels to enhance the wine's complexity and depth. The resulting wine is a rich and full-bodied Merlot with notes of dark fruit, chocolate, and spice. It is a perfect choice for those who appreciate a well-balanced and flavorful wine.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Bonterra Merlot is a classic example of California Merlot, with a deeply plummy bouquet and a palate of fresh, ripe cherry and berry fruit.It has an elegance to it, with gentle tannins and a balanced acidity that lingers on the finish. Balanced yet opulent, it shows the power of Merlot from this region, and is sure to please many a palate.

EXPERT RATING

3.8

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2026

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Pronounced

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Smooth

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grainy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Merlot

ORIGINS

Winery: Bonterra

Region: North Coast California

The North Coast of California boasts some of the most renowned vineyards and wineries in the world. Located in the northern part of the state, the North Coast is home to the Napa Valley, Sonoma County, and Mendocino County, all of which are recognised for their exceptional wines. The North Coast of California has a long and storied history of winemaking, dating back to the mid-1800s. The region was first planted with vines by Spanish missionaries, who planted Mission grapes in the area. In the late 1800s, Italian immigrants began to settle in the region, bringing with them their own grape varieties and winemaking techniques. By the early 1900s, the North Coast had become a major wine-producing region, with many of the wineries still in operation today.

CUSTOMER RATING

3.8

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