Welcome to the Fall Wine Lovers!
“Celebrate Fall. Put on your Favorite sweater and cozy up
with a glass of wine.”
– Wine Wednesday Rule #66
Wednesdays aren’t the only fall day that I like to enjoy a
glass of a good wine. Fall offers us a chance to slow down just a little before
the hectic pace of the holiday season. Summer generally calls for lighter wines
such as a Sauvignon Blanc and winters favor hearty Cabernet Sauvignons.
I find
that the cooler fall nights as well as my favorite pastime – watching football –
are well suited for a lighter red varietal grape in the Merlot. Today’s blog
will feature the smooth and well rounded Sandstone Lot Merlot from Wente
Vineyards (www.wentevinyards.com).
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| Wente Sandstone Lot Merlot 2012 |
Wente Vineyards is a fifth generation family owned Vineyard
and Winery established in 1883 in Livermore Valley (Livermore, California).
With over 130 acres Wente produces wine using sustainable farming practices. Karl
D. Wente leads the vineyard as the primary winemaker.
The 2012 Sandstone Lot Merlot
that I recently demonstrated exhibits aromas and flavors of black cherry,
blackberry and plum. This Merlot was aged for 16 months in neutral French and
American oak to provide a hint of toasted oak flavor as the wine settles on
your palate. The Sandstone lot Merlot
doesn’t impart heavy tannins which make it an easy red wine to savor.
PositiveVines ‘HelpfulTip: The Merlot grape originated in the Bordeaux
region of France. It is a widely planted and early harvested dark red grape that
is hard to categorize. Merlot grapes can be used alone or in a variety of red
wine blends.
The Sandstone Lot Merlot would be well paired with a variety
of fall foods. Chili blends, pork and chicken are a few that come to mind. At
$13USD per bottle the Sandstone Lot Merlot is at a great price point to pick up
a couple of bottles today and enjoy for the weekend.
Let me know what you think! Post to my blog or email me. I’m
always thrilled to hear from wine enthusiasts.
Remember to drink what it is that makes you truly happy
and always think positively!
