Norton Ridge Merlot - 2017
Item # 10679
750mL
$203.52
$183.17/ Case of 12
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Tasting Notes
Made using new and neutral French barrels, this plush Merlot is more restrained than some other California reds, with an herbaceous nose and dark currants and cedar on the palate. It has soft tannins and ample structure, making it an ideal American wine for the dinner table.
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California
California makes more wine than any other state in the United States. Not only does the state grow a variety of noble grape varieties like Pinot Noir, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, there are also plantings of lesser-known varieties such as Nebbiolo, Roussanne and Mourvèdre to name just a few.
Merlot
The next time you hear someone say they never touch Merlot, tell them that it's too bad, because you were just about to open a few bottles of Château Pétrus and Le Pin, and you have no one to share them with. Some wine drinkers are quick to dismiss varieties that become too fashionable, but Merlot is popular for good reason. It has one of the most impressive and distinctive textures of any wine,...
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