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Merlot 2022

Rich & velvety. Flavors of ripe strawberry and pomegranate are framed by a subtle suggestion of dried herbs. A medium-bodied wine with a velvety smooth finish.

Made With 100% Certified Organic Grapes

✓ Eco-Friendly ✓ Low Sulfites

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A brilliant deep mahogany red with a glint of purple courtesy of the Petite Sirah, this Merlot’s lovely hue sets the stage for a generous palate of rich, ripe fruit. Aromas of blueberry and plum leap from the glass, layered over a subtle thread of graphite, pencil shaving and a suggestion of dried herbs. This medium-bodied, medium-toast wine has ripe tannins and a long, velvety-smooth finish.

The grapes we grow that go into wines we label as “made with organic grapes” are held to the same standards as grapes used to make “organic wines”. The only difference between the two categories is a decision to add a small amount of sulfur at the final stage of wine fermentation. Sulfur is a compound used to end fermentation, this ensures the wine does not continue to ferment after it is bottled. The “organic wine” regulations do not permit use of any added sulfur. Because organic wine has no added sulfur/sulfites, it is often less consistent in taste and flavor and it ages poorly. Our wine is “made with organic grapes”, which means that USDA regulations allow us to use a small amount of sulfur to stabilize the wine just before it is bottled, ensuring a consistent, high-quality product every time. The sulfur we choose to add to our wines regularly falls below the regulated amount.

Our winemakers have made the decision to use a limited amount of sulfites in our wines to ensure that the wine you open is the same quality as it was when we bottled it, so we label our wines as ‘made with organic grapes.’ The USDA’s “made with organic grapes” certification allows a maximum of 100ppm of sulfites in wines made with organic grapes – that’s less than 1/3 of the amount of sulfites conventional wines are allowed. The average total sulfites for Bonterra wines are between 70 to 90ppm. The “organic wine” regulations do not permit use of any added sulfur. Because organic wine has no added sulfur/sulfites, it is often less consistent in taste and flavor and it ages poorly. We recommend that you contact your physician regarding specific health concerns.

Yes, virtually every wine contains sulfur, including organic wines. Sulphur occurs naturally during winemaking as a by-product of fermentation. Sulphur is used in winemaking to stop fermentation, so the wine does not continue to ferment once it is bottled. Our wine is “made with organic grapes”, which means that USDA regulations allow us to use a small amount of sulfur to stabilize the wine just before it is bottled. The sulfur we choose to add to our wines regularly falls below the regulated amount.

We actively avoid glyphosate. It is not used in our estate vineyards, nor in partner vineyards we source from.

Bonterra 2018 Merlot is listed as one of the 12 best California Red Wines of 2020 by Wine Enthusiast.

December 2020

 

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For Our Planet

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The earth is our most precious resource but we know it’s not ours alone. We strive to make better the lands we steward in our organic farming approach. We find harmony with nature so the rewards benefit us globally.

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Building a better future is bigger than us all. We celebrate others to join our cause in any way they can even if that simply means enjoying our wine with peace of mind.

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We see the wine industry as our partners in revolutionizing our relationship with the earth from a linear business to a circular one.

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*Reviewers received a discount off their next order for submitting their honest, unbiased reviews.
Meg H.
Full body
It’s a lovely wine. It’s a hit every time we serve it.
01/14/2024
Denise A.
Very nice surprise
Great wine! Very enjoyable.
08/14/2023
ILA D.
My new favorite Merlot
Good taste, minimal residue, really look forward to my evening glass
06/21/2023
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