Merlot is one of those grapes much maligned in the
American market after the release of Sideways, though
it is one of the noble varietals used in the manufacture of
Burgundy wine. For the most part, it is not a wine that I
normally like unless it is medium- or full-bodied; I hate a
dry wine.
This Merlot is indeed dry, with sharp tannins proudly
dancing around the flavor/aspect of oak. The nose is woody
and the color a rich purple; of course, what else could it
be? While the flavors consist of berries and dark plums,
for my palate it is overshadowed by the dryness.
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