Roots Run Deep Educated Guess Merlot 2015
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Wilfred
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Blend: 81% Merlot, 19% Cabernet Sauvignon
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
COMMENTARY: Merlot expectations, while this grape variety can run the gamut from simple and sweet to complex and ultra-elegant, many wine drinkers are merely looking for a soft, smooth red wine, and that is what we have here in the 2015 Roots Run Deep Educated Guess Merlot. TASTING NOTES. This wine hits of the points of interest in a Merlot at this price point. Its aromas of ripe fruit, some dusty earth, and wood accents should make it a delicious cocktail wine with lightly-spiced meatballs. (Tasted: August 23, 2018, San Francisco, CA)
Roots Run Deep Winery was founded in 2005 with the promise of producing unparalleled wine from the Napa Valley at prices everyone can afford. Grapes grown by the best producers in Yountville, Oakville, Rutherford and Carneros wine districts go into making these wines superb in quality and unmatched in value. Proprietor Mark Albrecht is a 15-year veteran in the wine industry and has been involved in all aspects of the industry from restaurant to retail, and wholesaler to supplier. Mark was instrumental in the creation, strategic planning and marketing of many successful wine brands and brings that passion to Roots Run Deep. His philosophy is that great wines can be affordable and Roots Run Deep Winery is dedicated to producing wines that can compete with $50+ wines for a fraction of the price.
As Napa Valley’s third most planted grape, Napa Valley Merlot shows time and time again its potential to produce exceptional results. Napa’s vaunted combination of climate, soil and the human factor of winemaking expertise lead to big, ripe, cellar-worthy and world-class versions.
Whether made by itself in single varietal bottlings or as an important role in Bordeaux Blends, Merlot continues a prominent role in this famous region. While Cabernet typically takes the lead role, Merlot’s contribution—even at 10% to 20% or so—is significant indeed. Often described as “the flesh on Cabernet’s bones,” Merlot lends a soft, round and plush character that beautifully complements Cabernet’s linear, full-throttle structure. Its flavors of plums plus subtle herbs and mint also dovetail nicely with Cabernet’s blackberry and cassis.