2005 Napa Valley Merlot
This discounted wine is available for purchase on HotCosts for only $15 plus shipping fees.
States Nichelini Winery ships to: Alaska, California, Colorado, District Of Columbia, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Carolina, , Oregon, South Carolina, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming
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About this Napa Valley Merlot
This Merlot is 91% Merlot and 9% Cabernet Sauvignon. The grapes for this exceptional Merlot were grown in the Chiles Valley vineyard originally planted by the founding father, Anton in 1884. It is an elegant, well-structured wine with intense fruit and a smooth, rich finish.
Food and wine
We suggest you pair the 2005 Napa Valley Merlot with Authentic Louisiana Red Beans and Rice.
| Wine Profile Style |
| Light Bodied |
Medium Bodied |
Full Bodied |
| Drink Now (0-3 yrs) |
Will Age (3-5 yrs) |
Will Age (8-10 yrs) |
| Slightly Fruity |
Fruity |
Very Fruity |
| No Tannins |
Softer Tannins |
Heavier Tannins |
| Low Acidity |
Medium Acidity |
High Acidity |
| No Residual Sugar Dry |
Off Dry |
Sweet |
2005 Napa Valley Merlot
This discounted wine is available for purchase on HotCosts for only $15 plus shipping fees.
States Nichelini Winery ships to: Alaska, California, Colorado, District Of Columbia, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Carolina, , Oregon, South Carolina, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming |
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Indie Winemakers' Tasting Notes
Our mission is to provide unbiased opinions of the wine being offered. These notes come from up to 10 guests who tasted this wine in a blind tasting format (wine is concealed so their identity is unknown). Why this format? Tasting blind completely throws out any hype associated with a certain winery, style, price point, etc; it forces the taster to accept what is in the glass without any predetermined notions.
Our tasters are not wine professionals, but a cross-representation of professions where the common denominator is our love for wine. We utilize Robert Parker's Glossary of Wine Terms to help write our comments. In addition, we utilize the aroma wheel to enhance our ability to describe the complexity of wine flavor.
Tasting Notes - 2004 Milagro Reserve (Tempranillo blend)
- Group Tasting Notes: Dark red, almost purple in color, clear thick teardrops. On the nose, we got lots of fresh fruit with dark cherry and some cedar. Tasted strawberries and some dark chocolate influences. A long balanced finish that shows the intensity of flavors.
