Mom knows best
Unlike many California wines, R. Merlo Estate Vineyards makes wines that are complex but not overly potent or overripe. Instead, they’re bold, yet refined and beautiful, like a… um… hmm. Drawing a blank here. What else could I possibly say embodies the qualities of being bold, yet refined and beautiful?
I know! Mom! I’ll call my mom! She’s good at this stuff.
Hey mom, it’s me… You were expecting me to call? Weird. Why? Actually, never mind. I’ve actually got something important to talk about…
I got this wine to write up, a 2007 R. Merlo Estate Vineyards Syrah, and I just have no ideas. It’s a big and richly dark wine with a refined balance and an elegant nature. Tasting notes? Well, there are some flavors of fully ripe blueberries, black cherries, and dried currants, which are supported by characters of Italian roasted espresso, stoutly porters, and Mediterranean spices. You know, just speaking off the top of my head.
What should my angle be? Like, I want to compare it to something that’s unique, something that’s strong, something that’ll help you get through the hard times. But what? I just have no idea!
I should compare it to a mother? Jeez mom, you’re acting really self-centered today. Not everything’s about you, you know!
Features
2007 R. Merlo Estate Vineyards Syrah, Hyampom Ranch Trinity County 4-Pack
- Production: 1,500 Cases
- Bottling Date: September, 2009
- Alcohol: 14.4% Alcohol By Volume
- Residual Sugar: 0.2%
- Total Acid/ pH: .60 / 3.58
- Aging: 18 months in 50% French, 50% American oak (20% new oak)
- Grape Source: Hyampom Valley Ranch, Trinity County, CA
This big and richly dark wine has a refined balance and an elegant nature. Fully ripe blueberries, black cherries, and dried currants are the forward flavors supported by characters of Italian roasted espresso, stoutly porters, and Mediterranean spices.
Specs
2007 R. Merlo Estate Vineyards Syrah, Hyampom Ranch Trinity County 750mlSpecs
2007 R. Merlo Estate Vineyards Syrah, Hyampom Ranch Trinity County 750mlVendor Details
R. Merlo Estate Vineyards
- Founded:
- 2002
- Owners:
- Ray and Robin Merlo
- Location:
- Redding, CA
Sales Stats
- Speed to First Woot:
- 2m 14.000s
Purchaser Experience
Purchaser Seniority
Quantity Breakdown
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