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Ravenswood Vintners Blend Merlot 2018

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Black plum and cherry lead this rich Californian Merlot, with olive and spice adding a savoury layer. Smooth tannins and bright fruit keep the powerful palate balanced. Try it if you like a generous red with some depth behind the fruit.

PalateKeyBr · Broad & Generous
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Rich fruit, smooth texture and savoury detail favour Broad palates. PalateKey groups wines by how they feel, helping you find styles you enjoy. Your own taste comes first.

This suits you if you enjoy rich Merlot with smooth tannins, dark fruit and savoury spice.

It may not suit you if you prefer delicate reds or dislike olive-like savoury notes.

MerlotCalifornia750 ml bottle13.5% alcohol
$38.99per bottle
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Tasting Notes
  • Region Unitedstatesofamerica
  • Extras New
  • Style MerlotSoft Fruity Reds
  • Type Red
  • Grapes Merlot
  • Body Light-medium
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Tasting Notes
  • Region Unitedstatesofamerica
  • Extras New
  • Style MerlotSoft Fruity Reds
  • Type Red
  • Grapes Merlot
  • Body Light-medium

How this wine feels

The middle feels full and rich, with smooth tannins giving a gentle frame. Bright fruit keeps it lively, while olive and spice carry the finish. It is a rounded Merlot with a little savoury edge.

The sliders show how strongly each characteristic comes through. Higher does not mean better.

Structural IntensityFirm presence7/10
DelicatePowerful

How much presence and firmness the wine has in your mouth.

Astringency / TanninGentle grip4/10
Little gripFirm grip

The drying, gripping feeling on your gums.

Acidity SharpnessFresh6/10
GentleZesty

The fresh, mouth-watering edge of the wine.

Bitterness / SavourinessNoticeable5/10
LittlePronounced

Bitter, herbal or savoury character beyond the fruit.

Softness / RoundnessRounded7/10
FirmRounded

How smooth and rounded the wine feels.

Sweet-Fruit ExpressionPronounced fruit8/10
Subtle fruitRipe fruit

Ripe fruit character. This is not a sugar-sweetness rating.

Ripe fruit flavours can be present in dry wines. Sweet-Fruit Expression describes fruit character, not residual sugar.

Behind the bottle

Ravenswood Vintners Blend Merlot from California.

For the detail-minded
Merlot13.5% alcohol