Tasting - 2011 Merlot

Name: 2011 Merlot
Varietal: 100% Merlot
Region: Hamilton, VA
Country: U.S.
Year: 2011
Price: $24

Winery Review: A medium bodied red with fresh red fruits and a touch of oak. Balanced with a combination of raspberry, cherry and red current notes. Ten months in French and American oak have added volume and richness. Made in a more approachable style, this wine is a good match for meats and pasta.

My Review: This wine has a sweet aroma. Although it smelled sweet and knew that it had berries in it I couldn't depict a certain scent that was strong. The wine seemed relatively average and did not necessarily leave me wanting more. It had soft oak flavors on the palate and gave a long finish.

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