Notes of: Tobacco

Notes of: Violet

Notes of: Cedar

Notes of: Bell Pepper

Notes of: Plum

Notes of: Savory

Lieb Cellars

Lieb Cellars Reserve Merlot

United States, New York

Red wine

4.0

Expert Rating

0.0

Rarely Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Lieb Cellars Reserve Merlot is a premium red wine produced by Lieb Cellars, a renowned winery located in the North Fork of Long Island, New York. This wine is made from carefully selected Merlot grapes grown in the estate vineyards, which are characterized by their sandy loam soil and maritime climate. The winemaking process involves a combination of traditional and modern techniques, including hand-harvesting, fermentation in stainless steel tanks, and aging in French oak barrels. The resulting wine is a rich and complex expression of Merlot, with notes of dark fruit, chocolate, and spice, and a velvety texture that lingers on the palate. It is a perfect choice for those who appreciate the elegance and finesse of Long Island wines.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Lieb Cellars Reserve Merlot is a show-stopping, robust blend of aromas and flavors.On the nose, it unveils intense notes of black cherry, ripe plum, and a hint of tobacco. The palate is full-bodied and smooth, with a generous complexity of flavors, including ripe blackberry, juicy red cherry, and a hint of sweet vanilla. The finish is long and lingering, with a hint of spice and subtle hints of oak. This is an elegant and sophisticated Merlot that is sure to please.

EXPERT RATING

4.0

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2028

Profile

Sweetness:

Almost dry

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Moderate

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Pronounced

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Bold

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Refreshing

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Firm

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Merlot

ORIGINS

Winery: Lieb Cellars

Region: New York

New York is a state located in the Northeastern United States, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and Canada. It is a major wine-producing region, with a long and varied history of winemaking. New York has a long history of winemaking, dating back to the early 1600s when Dutch settlers first planted vines in the Hudson Valley. Since then, the state has become the thirs largest wine-producing region in the United States. Today, New York is home to over 200 wineries, producing a wide variety of wines from both native and international grape varieties.

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