Full Review

Pacific Redwood

Pacific Redwood
2019 Organic, Merlot, Mendocino County

Pair this wine with:
Beef Cheese Pasta Pork

Category: Merlot

Date Tasted:
Country: USA
Alcohol: 14%
No Sulfites & USDA Organic
85 Points
Silver Medal
Highly Recommended
$15

Pacific Redwood
2019 Organic, Merlot, Mendocino County

Pair this wine with:
Beef Cheese Pasta Pork

Category: Merlot

Date Tasted:
Country: USA
Alcohol: 14%
Garnet black color. Aromas and flavors of añejo tequila, earl grey tea, tobacco, and molasses with a slightly chewy, bright, dryish light body and a smooth, breezy finish displaying notes of dried berries and raisins with a suggestion of oak flavor. A funky quaffer for weeknight enjoyment.

Tasting Info

Wine Glass Style: Quaffable & Funky
Aroma Aroma: añejo tequila, earl grey tea, tobacco, and molasses
Taste Flavor: Same as aromas with notes of dried berries and raisins
Sweetness Sweetness: Dryish
Enjoy Enjoy: Now with food and on its own
Recipes Pairing: Baked Ham, Meat Loaf, Lasagna
Bottom Line Bottom Line: A funky quaffer for weeknight enjoyment.

The Producer

Frey Vineyards Ltd.

The Producer
14000 Tomki Rd
Redwood Valley, CA 95470
USA
1 707-485-5177

Their Portfolio

BR Frey 2018 Organic, Sangiovese, Mendocino 13.9% (USA) $15.00. - Bronze Medal
BR Frey 2019 Organic, Chardonnay, California 14% (USA) $15.00. - Bronze Medal
85 Frey 2018 Biodynamic, Chardonnay, Mendocino County 14.6% (USA) $20.00.
85 Frey 2019 Biodynamic, Tempranillo, Mendocino 13.6% (USA) $20.00.
89 Frey 2019 Organic, Zinfandel, Mendocino 14.5% (USA) $18.00.
88 Frey 2019 Organic, Sangiovese, Mendocino 13.9% (USA) $18.00.
85 Frey 2019 Organic, Merlot, Mendocino County 14% (USA) $20.00.
BR Frey 2020 Organic, Pinot Noir, Mendocino County 13.3% (USA) $18.00. - Bronze Medal
87 Frey 2019 Organic, Petite Sirah, Mendocino County 14.3% (USA) $18.00.
BR Frey 2020 Organic, Sauvignon Blanc, Mendocino County 13.4% (USA) $18.00. - Bronze Medal
86 Frey 2020 Biodynamic Field Blend Red, Other Red, Mendocino County 13.9% (USA) $16.00.
85 Frey 2020 Organic, Pinot Grigio, Mendocino County 12.8% (USA) $15.00.
BR Frey 2019 Biodynamic, Chardonnay, Mendocino County 14.5% (USA) $20.00. - Bronze Medal
BR Frey 2019 Biodynamic, Merlot, Mendocino County 14% (USA) $20.00. - Bronze Medal
88 Frey 2019 Biodynamic, Petite Sirah, Mendocino County 14.8% (USA) $20.00.
92 Frey 2019 Biodynamic, Zinfandel, Mendocino County 15% (USA) $20.00.
85 Frey 2018 Organic, Charbono, Mendocino County 14.1% (USA) $15.00.
87 Frey 2019 Organic, Malbec, Mendocino County 14.5% (USA) $18.00.
85 Kwaya Cellars 2019 Organic, Sangiovese, Mendocino 13.9% (USA) $16.00.
87 Kwaya Cellars 2019 Organic, Merlot, North Coast 14% (USA) $16.00.
BR Pacific Redwood 2019 Organic, Chardonnay, California 14% (USA) $15.00. - Bronze Medal
BR Pacific Redwood 2020 Organic, Chardonnay, California 13.7% (USA) $15.00. - Bronze Medal
85 Pacific Redwood 2019 Organic, Merlot, Mendocino County 14% (USA) $15.00.
85 Pacific Redwood 2020 Organic, Pinot Noir, Mendocino County 13.3% (USA) $18.00.

Merlot

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Serve in a Cabernet Wine Glass
Merlot is a red variety that is loved by consumers, yet often shunned by certain wine gurus and critics, as they perceive these wines as “little sisters” to the more powerful Cabernet Sauvignon. Yet on its own, the best examples of Merlot are multi-layered, complex wines that are among the finest in the world.

Merlot has many similar flavors to Cabernet Sauvignon, especially with its cherry and plum fruit, but is has fewer, less sharp tannins than Cabernet Sauvignon. Many producers whether in Bordeaux, America, Chile or elsewhere, often blend small percentages of Merlot into Cabernet Sauvignon to lessen the tannic bitterness of the latter.

A few districts in France’s Bordeaux region, namely Pomerol, are home to the greatest examples of Merlot. Chateau Petrus is the world’s most famous example of Merlot, a powerful wine that ages beautifully for 30 or 40 years in the best vintages. There are also celebrated examples from American, especially in Washington’s Walla Walla valley as well as in Napa Valley in California. Merlot is also very successful in Chile, New Zealand and even in certain part of Italy.

Merlot pairs best with foods such as lamb or veal, but it also sought out by consumers to accompany steaks and roast when they want a rounder, more elegant red wine.