Thursday, February 17, 2022

Tasting 2/17: Kunde Merlot

 



Name: Kunde Merlot

Variety: Merlot

Country/Region of Origin: Sonoma Valley, California, USA

Vintage Year: 2018

Price: $20

Review (from Natalie MacLean): "90/100 A savoury, delicious, sumptuous Californian Merlot from a respected family winery in the cool climate Sonoma Valley. Aromas of fleshy ripe dark plums and smoke. Pair with grilled pork chops or lamb."

My Review: I did not have this wine with any food, and we had the wine at room temperature. My first impressions when smelling the wine were strong aromas of cherry and raspberry. I thought the wine also tasted very fruity, and I tasted mainly cherry with some hints of strawberry. The wine was pretty sweet, with a medium body, and I didn't think it was very acidic. Merlots are some of my favorite wines, so I'm not surprised that I really liked this wine. Next time I'd really like to try it with some food, maybe a pasta.



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