
Lodi Merlot - Ironstone VineyardsThe Ironstone Vineyards Lodi Merlot is a top-class red wine that pours into the crystal-clear glass. It offers a wonderfully dense, ruby red color. With some time in the glass, this red wine from the USA reveals beautifully expressive aromas of plum, rounded out by black cherry, vanilla, and cedarwood. The Ironstone Vineyards Lodi Merlot tastes pleasantly dry. It has been bottled with 3.8 grams of residual sugar. As one would expect from a wine in the high-quality wine category, this North American delightfully captivates with its finest balance despite its dryness. Aroma does not necessarily require much residual sugar. With its prominent fruit acidity, the Lodi Merlot presents itself impressively fresh and lively on the palate. The finish of this well-aging red wine from the region of California, more specifically from Central Valley, ultimately impresses with a lovely aftertaste. Vinification of the Ironstone Vineyards Lodi Merlot This powerful red wine from the USA is made from the grape varieties Merlot and Petit Verdot. After harvesting, the grapes are promptly brought to the press house. Here, they are sorted and gently crushed. This is followed by fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. After the fermentation is complete. Food Recommendation for the Ironstone Vineyards Lodi Merlot This American red wine pairs perfectly with duck breast with sugar snap peas, lamb stew with chickpeas and dried figs, or braised chicken in red wine.