Merlot

WEINERT MERLOT 2002
Made in:  Mendoza, Argentina
By: Bodega Y Cava De Weinert
Sugar Content : XD
Alcohol/Vol.: 14%

LCBO price: $15.95 
LCBO # VINTAGES 656371 | 750 mL bottle
WEINERT MERLOT 2002
A dark brown wine, with beautiful legs and earthy-plum aromas. A nice medium body, tastes of light leather, and plum fruitiness.

Could be paired with a variety of tomato pasta dishes and veal cutlets.
PRICE ANALYSIS: Slightly overpriced.

LAST WORDS: Good wine with uninteresting and short finish.

NAPA VALLEY VINEYARDS MERLOT 2002
Made in:  California, United States
By: Napa Valley Vineyards
Sugar Content : 1
Alcohol/Vol.: 13.5%

LCBO price: $17.95 
LCBO # 29983 | 750 mL bottle

An overwhelmingly beautiful nose with aromas of plum, cherry and a hint of spice.  This is a light-to-medium body wine with toasted and berry flavours well integrated with tannins and good medium finish.

Could be paired with a tomato pasta with meatballs.
PRICE ANALYSIS: Good price.

LAST WORDS:
A good merlot, benefits from decanting.

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