deLorimier Merlot 1997
Merlot
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1997
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750ML
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deLorimier has been farming and producing Merlot for more than a decade to use as blending tool for the renowned red Meritage, Mosaic. Since the 1990 vintage, a very small amount of Merlot has been bottled varietally each year to highlight this luscious grape. Alexander Valley Merlot is effusively fruity by nature, brimming with ripe red fruit flavors of cherry and plum. We do everything that we can in the winemaking process to preserve this fruit essence.
Alexander Valley is often referred to as "California Bordeaux," as the local landscape is itself a genuine mosaic of soil types and microclimates. Some of the finest grapes in the world are grown here making this a winemaker's dream location for producing world-class wines. So when Ken and Diane Wilson discovered this property, they knew at once this would be their new Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay showcase. deLorimier wines are known more for the character of the estate than for the varietal content.
Founded in 1986 by Al deLorimier the winery and vineyard were well thought out and beautifully planted and developed into the Estate it is today. Focusing on blending, our production facility is set up for the blending and aging of many small lots. Diane Wilson and Antoine Favero combine their talents to produce the award winning artisan wines at deLorimier.
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