Reviews & Ratings

2019 Merriam Vineyards Merlot "Russian River Valley"

Winery: Merriam Vineyards

Vintage: 2019

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Russian River Valley"

Wine Category: Merlot

Grape blend: 100% Merlot

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Russian River Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $34

Cases produced: 250

KWG Score: 89 (based on 1 review)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (89)

Review date: November 21, 2021

Wine Review: This dark red colored Merlot from Merriam opens with a ripe black plum bouquet with hints of oak and black licorice. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied and round with bright acidity. The flavor profile is plum with notes chalky minerality. We also detected hints of black cherry, faint oak, and a touch of vanilla. The finish is dry and its soft tannins drift away nicely. This Merlot would pair nicely with beef Bolognese. Enjoy – Ken & Joe

Winemaker Notes: A light ruby red wine that opens with a beautiful fruit-forward bouquet on the nose by way of raspberries and cranberries with a swirl of vanilla on the nose. On the palate, a sense of vineyard terroir shines through with slight herbaceous qualities and hints of cranberry and dark chocolate on the finish.

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