This wine is an excellent example of the simple values of traditional northern Italian wine making, and are present in this fresh, smooth and flavorful, easy to drink Merlot del Veneto.

Merlot fruit from cooler Monterey lends exquisite texture and suppleness to this wine, while fruit from other winegrowing is notable for warm days and significantly cooler nights and contribute concentrated fruit aromas and flavors.

Estimulo hand picks its Malbec grapes when their concentrated, somewhat spicy, flavors are at their peak, and handles the chilled clusters with utmost gentleness to avoid forced tannin extraction and the consequent risk of harshness in the finished wine. To promote the expression of pure varietal flavor, Estimulo also avoids oak-barrel aging. The resulting wine is smooth, nuanced, and bright,...

This Merlot has a deep, rich, ruby color. Warm cherry aromas are accented with notes of mocha, red licorice, sage and toffee. Soft, round tannins make this wine easy to drink with flavors of black cherries and plums, balanced with caramel and toffee

This Merlot has berry fruit characteristics with a touch of toasty caramel and nutty characteristics from the oak and has a firm layer of plush tannins. The berry fruit, vanilla, and cherry flavors are concentrated and focused boasting a firm grip on the finish. San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, 2017: Silver Los Angeles International Wine Competition, 2015: Gold The TEXSOM International Wine...

Incredibly rich aromas, with intense blackberry and black cherry, accented by vanilla-toasted oak with hints of cassis. Supple and ripe blackberry flavors, black cherry and hints of toasted oak and vanilla fill the mouth with a full mid-palate and a long, round finish.

The warm, sun-filled afternoons and cool nights of Dry Creek Valley foster the Merlot's ripe flavors and plush tannins. The wine has aromas and flavors of red licorice and blackberry that meld with hints of toasted oak, milk chocolate and roasted coffee.

The color of the wine is a deep red with great intensity. On the nose, the wine shows delicious hints of plums and herbs. This Merlot reveals hints of chocolate and spice, while integrating perfectly with the dark fruit flavors. The wine is smooth with great structure.

It blends flavors of black cherry, ripe plum, and oak for a velvety richness. Well-rounded and very approachable, the layers of fruit flavor give this wine an enjoyable depth. Serving Suggestion: Our full-bodied Merlot stands up well to rich dishes such as pork tenderloin, rabbit, or pot roast. It also makes a great cocktail wine.