Description
On the nose, vanilla and blackberry lead, and the palate follows with berry pie and ripe plum. The mouthfeel is refreshing, gentle even, and the tannins have softened considerably. Enjoy a medium to long finish that is silky.
Mendocino – Estate Grown
58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot, 17% Cabernet Franc, 9% Malbec
pH: 3.83, TA: 0.586
ABV: 14%
Sugar: Dry
Acidity: Medium, noticeable only in the finish
Drinking Window: Drink now – the wine is drinking beautifully! Best to enjoy now and begin cellaring a more recent village.
Aging Potential: 5 – 10 years
Serving Temperature: 55° – 62° F
Food Pairings: This wine calls for a bowl of Fabada asturiana. For the dish, think Spanish style pork and beans – rich, earthy flavors complemented beautifully by this easy-drinking Merlot. Most medium-weight protein dishes will pair well.