Estancia Merlot

Name: Estancia Merlot
Brand: Estancia
Price: null USD
Rating: 3.75 (0 reviews)

United States, Central Coast California

Red wine

3.8

Expert Rating

3.6

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WINE DESCRIPTION

Estancia Merlot is a premium wine produced by Estancia Winery, known for their commitment to sustainable farming practices. The grapes for this wine are sourced from select vineyards in the Central Coast appellation of California, where the cool ocean breezes and well-draining soils create ideal growing conditions for Merlot. 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 flavors of dark fruit, chocolate, and spice, balanced by smooth tannins and a long, satisfying finish. Estancia Merlot is a perfect choice for those seeking a high-quality, flavorful wine that showcases the best of California's Central Coast.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Estancia Merlot is a generous and flavorful red that opens with aromas of black cherry, ripe raspberry, and vanilla.On the palate, it is a rich and generous wine with flavors of dark fruit, toasted oak, and clove. It is well-balanced with a pleasant, long finish. Enjoy this delightful Merlot with grilled steak or roasted chicken.

EXPERT RATING

3.8

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Pronounced

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Lean

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Firm

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Merlot

ORIGINS

Winery: Estancia

Region: Central Coast California

The Central Coast of California is a wine lover's paradise, boasting a wide variety of climates, soils, and grape varieties. Located between San Francisco and Los Angeles, the Central Coast spans from Monterey County in the north to Santa Barbara County in the south. With its diverse topography and Mediterranean climate, the Central Coast is home to some of the most renowned wineries in the United States. The Central Coast has a long and storied history of winemaking, dating back to the mid-1800s. The first vineyards were planted in the Santa Clara Valley, and by the late 1800s, the region was producing some of the finest wines in the country. The region's reputation for quality wines was further solidified in the early 1989, when the Santa Clara Valley was declared among the first American Viticultural Area (AVA) in the United States.

CUSTOMER RATING

3.6

0 Reviews