When the cork was pulled on Hermosa Vineyards Merlot 2006, the fragrance of fresh blueberries greeted the tasters. The ruby-red wine was a little hot on the first taste, so we set it aside for a few minutes. Coming back to it, different flavors were ascendant as it opened up in the glass: hints of … Continue reading
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Colorado Wine Tasting: Plum Creek Winery Merlot 2009
The much-maligned Merlot – thanks to the movie “Sideways” – is wine that is worth a chance, especially among the uninitiated. Merlot is one of the five Bordeaux grapes, along with Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, and Petit Verdot. Compared to its Bordeaux siblings, it can be on the mellower wide and pairs well with … Continue reading
