Schug Merlot 2013
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This grows at the Sangiacomo Vineyard in Carneros—a cool spot for merlot. It’s a trim, savory wine with a leafy scent and the electric acidity of red currants. It’s not complex, but it is gripping, fresh and mouthwatering. Barrel aging brings in subtle scents of coffee and tobacco, making this an old-school merlot for a rare lamb chop, now or in five years.
Founded in 1980, Schug Carneros Estate Winery is the showcase and life-long dream of one of California's most celebrated winemakers. Walter Schug's reputation blossomed during his tenure as Founding Winemaker for Joseph Phelps Vineyards in the 1970s, where he made California’s first proprietary Bordeaux-Style blend (Insignia) and legendary vineyard designated Cabernets (Backus and Eisele Vineyards).
Drawing on his long experience in the production of fine wines in both Europe and California, Walter set up his own winery with his wife Gertrud in the cool, marine climate of the Carneros Appellation. Here he could focus on the Pinot Noir and Chardonnay varietals that had always been close to his heart.
Schug Carneros Estate Winery combines old world understanding and tradition with modern winemaking techniques. By using only the finest grapes available, and maintaining the best winemaking values, these wines have gained acceptance worldwide as true contemporary classics.