Merriam Vineyards Windacre Russian River Valley 2012 Merlot, $11.89-$27.99, 91 points, poured opaque purple/red grading bright toward the broad clear wine ring and heavily draped glass bowl.
Herbaceous cedar, blackberry, and plum aromas were good and faded with time toward a fresh washed linen smell.
Medium-plus body with mouthwatering acidity and a satin tannin support carried a complex array of nuanced flavors: coffee, plum, blackberry, and mulling spices lingered seamlessly into the long finish with a bit of bitter dark chocolate and a potent 14.7% alcohol.
My anemic month of Merlots needed this Merriam to be just what the wine 'doctor' ordered to pair with my Angus spiced-rubbed strip steak.
Varietals were 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon.
This NHLS outlet close-out should not be ignored by the Merlot lovers in earshot of this post.
A JMO commentary: Beringer Merlot Founder's Estate Merlot is a good wine, but why other reviewers consistently square it with Merriam Merlot is beyond me.
Merriam Vineyards, why its "go-to" winery.
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