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2003 Napa Valley Merlot
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Vineyard: Beaulieu Vineyard (BV)
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Label Description:
Beaulieu Vineyard was founded in 1900 by pioneering winemaker Georges de Catour, in Rutherford, the heart of Napa Valley. Our Napa Valley Merlot offers complex flavors of black cherry, berry and spice, a hint of oak, light tannins and a lingering finish. Enjoy this wine with a variety of foods from steak and chicken to grilled seafood. |
| Reviews |
| Jill |
This Merlot is nicely balanced and would go with many types of meals. The tannins are mellow and there’s a light amount of oak that is not overpowering, so you still taste the fruit flavors including berry and cherry flavors in the wine. There’s also a hint of black pepper. It would be nice with beef or lamb. It would be fabulous with a peppered steak or a hamburger topped with either blue cheese or mushrooms and Swiss cheese. Yummy! |
| Ed |
This is a really good Merlot. It is not too strong, yet full flavored. It compliments food nicely without overpowering it. I could see drinking this red with steak, pastas, and lasagna for sure, and even lighter meats like chicken, providing the right sauce. The flavor has a hint of spice and oak. I am usually not a huge fan of Merlot wines, but this wine I will definitely be drinking again. |
| Recommended food parings |
| | red meats | spicy foods | savory foods | rich foods | |
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