Matthiasson "Red Hen Vineyard" Merlot - 2015

Name: Matthiasson "Red Hen Vineyard" Merlot
Brand: Matthiasson
SKU: 36382
Price: 99.96 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Item # 36382 750mL

A fresh and elegant Merlot from Napa Valley producer Matthiasson. Winemaker Steve Matthiasson has worked in the vineyards for over 20 years and makes finely tuned wines focused on higher acidity and lower alcohol.

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Color

Red

Vintage

2015

Country

USA

Region

California

Sub-Region

Napa

Producer

Matthiasson

Grape Variety

Merlot

Production Methods

Organic

Practicing Organic

Wine made from grapes grown without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers and herbicides in the vineyard.

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Staff Pick Notes

I tell people, “Merlot has had a bad reputation for a long time now and for no good reason.” and they say, “C’mon Sam, you saw Sideways…” “Despite the wisdom of Hollywood, there’s great Merlot out there.” “Well then what should we try?!” I’m usually at a loss of what to suggest but luckily Matthiasson makes Merlot. The aroma of spiced plums and roasted coffee single handedly puts color in your cheeks. The palate serves up ripe plums and rich black fruits straight from a Heem still life. There’s a light touch of wood creating a silken texture without obscuring the great fruit. The good news is this drinks great now, the better news is it will only improve with time.

- SD

Glossary

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, and has long been prized for the "softening" effect it can have on Cabernet Sauvignon - especially...