Sandstone Merlot - Wente Vineyards

Sandstone Merlot - Wente VineyardsIn the glass, the Sandstone Merlot from Wente Vineyards reveals a bright purple-red color. If you tilt the glass slightly, you can see at the rims of this barrel-aged wine a transition of the hue toward garnet red. On the nose, this Wente Vineyards red wine presents all kinds of blackberries and figs. As if that were not already impressive, the maturation in large wooden casks adds notes of black cherry. This wine delights with its straightforward dry taste profile. It was bottled with exceptionally little residual sugar. As you would expect from a wine in the high-quality range, this North American, despite all its dryness, enchants with the finest balance. Excellent flavor does not necessarily require residual sugar. On the palate, this well-balanced red wine is characterized by an extremely velvety texture. On the finish, this matured red wine from the California region finally impresses with a lovely length. Once again, hints of fig and blackberry appear. Vinification of the Sandstone Merlot from Wente Vineyards The basis for the well-balanced Sandstone Merlot from the USA is grapes of the Merlot variety. After the harvest, the grapes are brought to the winery immediately. There they are selected and gently crushed. This is followed by fermentation in large wooden casks at controlled temperatures. After fermentation is complete, the elegant Sandstone Merlot is matured for several more months in oak barrels. Food recommendation for Wente Vineyards Sandstone Merlot This red wine from the USA pairs perfectly with a wide variety of dishes, but is also a pleasure to drink on its own.