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Nickel & Nickel

Nickel & Nickel Bear Flat Merlot

Name: Nickel & Nickel Bear Flat Merlot
Brand: Nickel & Nickel
Price: 69.99 USD
Rating: 4.25 (0 reviews)

United States, Napa

Red wine

4.3

Expert Rating

4.2

Highly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Nickel & Nickel Bear Flat Merlot is a premium wine produced by the renowned Nickel & Nickel winery. The grapes for this wine are sourced from the Bear Flat vineyard in Napa Valley, which is known for its unique soil composition and ideal climate for growing Merlot grapes. The winemaking process involves careful selection of the best grapes, followed by fermentation and aging in French oak barrels. The resulting wine is a rich and complex Merlot with notes of dark fruit, chocolate, and spice. It has a full-bodied and velvety texture, making it a perfect pairing for hearty dishes like roasted meats and stews. Overall, Nickel & Nickel Bear Flat Merlot is a top-quality wine that showcases the best of Napa Valley's Merlot grapes.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Nickel & Nickel Bear Flat Merlot is a red wine gem with a captivating nose of blackberry, cassis, and tobacco.On the palate, it is silky and smooth, with a balanced acidity and plush tannins that complement the dark fruit flavors. This is a complex and elegant wine with a long finish of clove, black pepper, and toasted oak. Enjoy it now or hold for the next 10 years.

EXPERT RATING

4.3

DRINKING WINDOW

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2057

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Intense

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Lean

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grippy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Merlot

ORIGINS

Winery: Nickel & Nickel

Region: Napa

Nestled in the heart of California, USA, Napa is a renowned wine region that has been producing some of the world's finest wines for over 150 years. With its stunning scenery, unique climate and diverse topography, Napa is a paradise for wine lovers. The history of winemaking in Napa dates back to the mid-19th century, when a group of European immigrants settled in the area and began planting vineyards. By the late 19th century, Napa had become a major wine-producing region, with a number of wineries producing high-quality wines. Today, Napa is one of the most important wine regions in the world, with over 400 wineries producing some of the finest wines in the world.

CUSTOMER RATING

4.2

0 Reviews