Vintage: 2010Grapes: Merlot
Region: Napa Valley, California
Producer: Markham Vineyards
ABV: 14.5%
Serving Temp: Cool Room Temperature
Paired with: Grilled pork sausage with tarragon
My Suggested Food Pairing: This food friendly wine can pair well with dark poultry or beef.
Price: $23
Review:
This enjoyable Merlot is a clear ruby red that has aromas of bittersweet chocolate, cedar, and some subtle blackberry. On the palate the flavors of blackberry and dark cherry are present along with some heat from the high alcohol levels. This wine has an appealing long finish of licorice and dark chocolate. Medium- to full-bodied with decent balance.
This wine is still young and it shows from its still tart acidity and chalky tannins, but I did enjoy this wine a lot. I'd give this wine maybe a few more months to round out and have the acidity and tannins come more into balance. Markham Vineyards wines are easy to find and definitely a reliable choice when you are look for a food friendly red wine.
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