Merlot 2019
Merlot is one of our most distinctive expressions, thanks to the nuances that we’ve discovered in our vineyards. For our 2019 Merlot, the fruit was destemmed and pressed before a warm fermentation in stainless steel tanks. The wine underwent malolactic fermentation to soften the mouthfeel and was aged for 18 months in a mix of French and American oak barrels, nearly half of which were new.
A brilliant crimson hue in the glass hints at this Merlot’s generous palate of rich, ripe red fruit. Notes of strawberry and pomegranate are framed by a subtle suggestion of dried herbs. This medium-bodied wine has an elegant tannin structure and a velvety finish.
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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Testimonial
Bonterra 2018 Merlot is listed as one of the 12 best California Red Wines of 2020 by Wine Enthusiast
December 2020
Awards
James Suckling, December 2020
Aromas of spiced plum, licorice, black olive, savory meat and earth. It’s medium-bodied with smooth tannins and fresh acidity. Juicy finish. From organically grown grapes. Try from 2021.
Wine Enthusiast, December 2020 Issue
The black-fruit flavors in this full-bodied and moderately tannic wine go deep and broad, filling the palate with rich blackberries and cherries. Hints of cocoa and dark chocolate add interest and complexity, too. —Jim Gordon
Planet Grape Wine Review, August 2020 Issue
Mid-weight, lightly chewy, fresh and dry with notes of plum, cassis, blueberry, bay leaf, cedar and vanilla bean. Organic grapes.
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Awards
91 Points, 2018 Vintage
James Suckling, December 2020
Aromas of spiced plum, licorice, black olive, savory meat and earth. It’s medium-bodied with smooth tannins and fresh acidity. Juicy finish. From organically grown grapes. Try from 2021.91 Points, 2018 Vintage, #75 Top 100 Wines of 2020Wine Enthusiast, December 2020 Issue
The black-fruit flavors in this full-bodied and moderately tannic wine go deep and broad, filling the palate with rich blackberries and cherries. Hints of cocoa and dark chocolate add interest and complexity, too. —Jim Gordon
90 Points, 2018 VintagePlanet Grape Wine Review, August 2020 Issue
Mid-weight, lightly chewy, fresh and dry with notes of plum, cassis, blueberry, bay leaf, cedar and vanilla bean. Organic grapes.
