Little Black Dress Merlot 2017

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    Varietal

    Region

    Producer

    Vintage
    2017

    Size
    750ML

    ABV
    13.5%

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    Winemaker Notes

    Plush texture and nuanced aromas of ripe black cherry, rich mocha and spicy plum before a seductive vanilla and oak finish.

    Blend: 78% Merlot, 4% Petite Sirah, 18% Other Complimentary Red

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    For those who believe that confidence turns heads, sophistication is the rule and a good bottle of wine is the best accessory, Little Black Dress Wines are the perfect fit. Little Black Dress wines are approachable, affordable and delicious. These wines were created to be an accessory for every occasion; every spontaneous party, every late night perched on the kitchen counter catching up with friends.

    Crafted by Winemaker Margaret Leonardi in our winery in Mendocino County, California, LBD Wines are suited for every palate.

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    Today the fourth most widely planted red variety in the state, Merlot has much to offer. While it bears similarities to Cabernet Sauvignon (its half-sibling), it tends to be lower in both acidity and tannins, giving Merlot wines a mouthfeel that is often perceived as soft, round and plush. These qualities make it an ideal blending partner for Cabernet, the two complementing each other throughout.

    Merlot arrived relatively late to the California wine scene. It wasn’t until the 1970’s when producers like Louis Martini, Sterling and Matanzas Creek—influenced by European Merlot blends—began crafting single varietal versions. These trend-setting bottles opened the eyes of others in the California wine scene and spurred increased plantings. From there, the variety’s lush drinkability led to a surge in popularity, then overplanting (some of it on unsuitable sites) and finally a backlash that was turbo-charged by the infamous 2004 film, Sideways. What most viewers didn't realize was that, as much as Miles derided the variety, the prized wine of his collection—a 1961 Château Cheval Blanc—is made from a blend of Merlot with Cabernet Franc.

    Fine examples of California Merlot—either as a single varietal wine or as part of a blend—can be found from Napa Valley, Sonoma County, the Central Coast and most regions around the state. Merlot wines offer a ripe, sensual mouthful of plummy fruit, suggestions of mint, herbs and vanilla, all carried along by an approachable structure and often, a great potential for improving with age.

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