Castle Rock, Merlot

Castle Rock, Merlot - 2020

Item # 63128 750 mL

Merlot seems to polarize however it will always fit the bill for those who care more for a fruity, red wine you can just sip while you commune with friends.

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Color
Red
Vintage
2020
Country
USA
Region
California
Producer
Castle Rock
Grape Variety
Merlot
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Pairing Advice

In many respects, Castle Rock is right in between the styles of Bogle and Byrd-Cooper. With more tannins and acidity than Bogle, Castle Rock can be an apt partner for food, but it certainly does not require food to be tasty. This is a wine I would suggest for classic 1960s Sunday dinner food: roast beef or meatloaf, mashed potatoes, green beans, gravy. The wine’s flavors are easy and there is a comforting oak-kissed quality that would do wonders with a well-made meatloaf.

Glossary

California

California makes more wine than any other state in the United States. Not only does the state grow a variety of noble grape varieties like Pinot Noir, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, there are also plantings of lesser-known varieties such as Nebbiolo, Roussanne and Mourvèdre to name just a few.

Merlot

The next time you hear someone say they never touch Merlot, tell them that it's too bad, because you were just about to open a few bottles of Château Pétrus and Le Pin, and you have no one to share them with. Some wine drinkers are quick to dismiss varieties that become too fashionable, but Merlot is popular for good reason. It has one of the most impressive and distinctive textures of any wine, and has long been prized for the "softening" effect it can have on Cabernet Sauvignon - especially...

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