NOTES: The 2004 vintage Cellar
Reserve Merlot was made from grapes
grown on the Rising Star Vineyard
located approximately 30 miles southeast
of Abilene, Texas. This is the third
vintage the Rising Star Merlot has been
selected for our Reserve program. The
2004 vintage is medium in body, and more
delicate than previous vintages, so
barrel aging for this wine was extended
to 7 months to further complex the
character of this delicately balanced
wine (in the style of Pétrus).
Merlot is one of the distinguished
varieties used in the blending of French
Bordeaux, and is among the most
extensively planted red varieties across
the USA. Merlot is renowned for its
berry-like aroma and soft, round
tannins.
Serve this elegant wine with roast pork,
or beef, most steaks, or Italian dishes
that favor a marinara sauce. |