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Wölffer Estate Vineyard

Wölffer Estate Vineyard
2021 Grapes Of Roth, Merlot, Long Island

Pair this wine with:
Beef Cheese Pasta Pork

Category: Merlot

Date Tasted:
Country: USA
Alcohol: 13.9% RS: .05%
95 Points
Gold Medal
Exceptional
$50

Wölffer Estate Vineyard
2021 Grapes Of Roth, Merlot, Long Island

Pair this wine with:
Beef Cheese Pasta Pork

Category: Merlot

Date Tasted:
Country: USA
Alcohol: 13.9% RS: .05%
Wolffer Estates 139 Sagg Rd Sagaponack, NY, 11962, USA www.wolffer.com info@wolfferestate.com

Tasting Info

Wine Glass Style: Juicy & Smooth
Aroma Aroma: and
Taste Flavor:
Sweetness Sweetness: Dryish
Enjoy Enjoy: Now-3 years Enjoy on its own
Recipes Pairing: Baked Ham, Meat Loaf, Lasagna
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The Producer

Wölffer Estates

The Producer
PO Box 9002 139 Sagg Rd
Sagaponack, NY 11932
USA
1 631-537-5106

Their Portfolio

92 Wölffer Estate Vineyard 2021 Perle, Chardonnay, Long Island 13.5% (USA) $32.00.
86 Wölffer Estate Vineyard 2020 Landius, Pinot Noir, Long Island 13.4% (USA) $40.00.
88 Wölffer Estate Vineyard 2022 Cellar Series, Pinot Gris, Long Island 13.1% (USA) $24.00.
92 Wölffer Estate Vineyard 2023 Estate Rosé, Long Island 12.5% (USA) $19.00.
94 Wölffer Estate Vineyard 2022 Antonov, Sauvignon Blanc, Long Island 13.4% (USA) $32.00.
87 Wölffer Estate Vineyard 2021 Perle, Chardonnay, Long Island 13.5% (USA) $32.00.
92 Wölffer Estate Vineyard 2023 Diosa Late Harvest White Wine, Long Island 10% (USA) $37.00.
93 Wölffer Estate Vineyard 2020 Caya, Cabernet Franc, Long Island 13.5% (USA) $37.00.
88 Wölffer Estate Vineyard 2020 Fatalis Fatum Red Blend, Long Island 13.5% (USA) $40.00.
90 Wölffer Estate Vineyard 2020 Grapes Of Roth, Merlot, Long Island 13.6% (USA) $50.00.
86 Wölffer Estate Vineyard 2021 Grapes Of Roth Dry, Riesling, Long Island 12% (USA) $26.00.
BR Wölffer Estate Vineyard 2021 Grapes Of Roth Virgin Berry Dry, Riesling, Long Island 11.7% (USA) $32.00. - Bronze Medal
91 Wölffer Estate Vineyard 2020 Christian’s Cuvee, Pinot Noir, Long Island 13.7% (USA) $125.00.
BR Wölffer Estate Vineyard NV Spring In A Bottle Non-Alcoholic Rosé, Rheinhessen 0% (Germany) $20.00. - Bronze Medal
85 Wölffer Estate Vineyard NV Spring In A Bottle Non-Alcoholic Blanc De Blancs, Mosel .2% (Germany) $20.00.
85 Wölffer Estate Vineyard 2022 Perle, Chardonnay, Long Island 13.7% (USA) $32.00.
BR Wölffer Estate Vineyard 2022 Estate, Chardonnay, Long Island 12.8% (USA) $22.00. - Bronze Medal
87 Wölffer Estate Vineyard 2022 Cellar Series, Pinot Gris, Long Island 13.1% (USA) $24.00.
88 Wölffer Estate Vineyard 2022 Landius, Pinot Noir, Long Island 13.5% (USA) $40.00.
90 Wölffer Estate Vineyard 2022 Christian’s Cuvée, Pinot Noir, Long Island 13.9% (USA) $125.00.

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.

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