Tasting Note
THIS REFINED MERLOT FROM ODEM MOUNTAIN WINERY IS A TRUE EXPRESSION OF ITS HIGH-ALTITUDE ORIGINS IN THE VALLEY OF TEARS. AGED FOR 18 MONTHS IN OAK BARRELS, IT PRESENTS A DEEP GARNET HUE AND A VELVETY, WELL-ROUNDED CHARACTER. ON THE NOSE, AROMAS OF RIPE PLUMS, BLACK CHERRIES, AND BLUEBERRIES INTERTWINE WITH DELICATE NOTES OF VANILLA, MOCHA, AND A TOUCH OF WARM SPICE. THE PALATE IS SMOOTH AND ELEGANTLY STRUCTURED, FEATURING SUPPLE TANNINS AND A BALANCED ACIDITY THAT ENHANCES FLAVORS OF RED BERRIES, DARK CHOCOLATE, AND A HINT OF CEDAR.
Food Pairing
WITH ITS SILKY TEXTURE AND LINGERING, FRUIT-FORWARD FINISH, THIS MERLOT IS AN IDEAL COMPANION FOR ROASTED LAMB, PASTA WITH RICH TOMATO-BASED SAUCES, OR A SELECTION OF FINE CHEESES. A SOPHISTICATED AND INVITING WINE, PERFECT FOR ANY OCCASION.
