Details
- Type: Red
- Country: USA
- Region: California
- Vintage: 2016/2017
- Producer: Whispering Hills
- Primary grape: Merlot
- Bottle size: 75cl
- Code: 24445
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Expression
Light, bright, fresh reds
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Appenzeller, Brie, chaumes, Cheddar, Cheshire, Gruyère, Morbier, parmesan, Port-Salut. Creamy blue
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Bouillabaisse, cod with pancetta, seared e.g. salmon, sea bass, sea bream, tuna
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Anise, basil, bay leaf, capers, chives, mint, sage, saffron
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Light pork dishes, black pudding, charcuterie, roast chicken, goose, guinea fowl, turkey
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Bolognese, tomato-based sauces e.g. napoletana. Lasagne, spicy sauces e.g. arrabiata, chorizo and paprika
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Spicy, savoury e.g. teriyaki. Light Indian e.g. rogan josh. Jerk chicken or pork, piri-piri
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Smoked and cured-meat salads. Grilled vegetables, olives, ratatouille, mushroom risotto
About the Wine
Merlot
Mare-low
Merlot produces medium bodied, fleshy, juicy wines with round tannins. Often seen as a single varietal, or in a blend with Cabernet Sauvignon to take the hard edges off. Its grown all over the world and commercially one of the most important red grapes in the on-trade.
Flavours:
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Blueberry
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Cherry
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Chocolate
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Plum
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Vanilla
The Country
USA
Due to an extended, cooler growing season in 2019, grapes ripened with lower levels of sugar and a higher than average yield. The wines are full flavoured with fresh acidity and superb balance. The USA should not be overlooked for only producing full-bodied, powerful wines - there is so much more to discover beyond the stereotype.
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