Wente Sandstone Merlot (75cl, 13.5%)
US$29.00
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- Distillery
- Wente Vineyards
- Region
- Central Coast
- Type
- Red wine
- Bottle Size
- 75cl
- ABV
- 13.5%
Wente Sandstone Merlot is a California Central Coast Merlot-dominant blend from hillside vineyards planted in sandstone soils. It is certified sustainable by the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance, and Wente Vineyards was founded in 1883 in California's Livermore Valley.
The wine is fermented in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures, then aged for 20 months in small wood. Depending on vintage, the blend shifts; the 2019 was 86% Merlot with Petit Sirah, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Mourvèdre and Syrah, while the 2020 was 76% Merlot with larger contributions from Petit Verdot and Malbec.
Aroma brings black cherry, ripe plum, cinnamon, nutmeg, caramel and vanilla bean, with sweet oak and black tea underneath. The palate moves from cherry and black currant to chocolate, espresso and woodspice, with a smooth, velvety mouthfeel. The finish is medium-long, with berry and toasted oak tones.
Tasting Notes
Generous black cherry and ripe plum, followed by cinnamon, nutmeg, caramel and vanilla bean, with sweet oak and black tea underneath.
Juicy red and black cherry, black currant, chocolate, espresso and woodspice, with a smooth, velvety mouthfeel and moderate tannins.
Medium-long, with lingering berry and toasted oak tones and a clean, fruit-driven impression.
