06 Mar New World Vs. Old World Tonight on Wine Wednesday!
For tonight’s tasting, I thought it would be fun to compare a New World classic with an Old World classic vintage Bordeaux! These are two great wines! Which style will you like?
Duckhorn Vineyards Napa Valley Merlot from California ($51.99) – This wine displays all of the benefits of slow, even ripening during a mild growing season. Though there is fullness and a lush character to this Merlot, there is also restraint and elegance. To add complexity, the final wine has been blended with Cabernet Sauvignon. Promising aromas of cherry, red plum, raspberry, and dried herbs lead to a clean fresh entry with impeccably balanced acidity supporting intense red fruit flavors of cranberry, plum and raspberry. Round, supple tannins provide an enticing framework for the flavors and contribute to a lingering finish. “A lovely Merlot, this is pure, vibrant and elegant. It has classic cherry, red-currant and cedar flavors, and while there’s a sweetness at the core, the finish is thoroughly dry.” 91 Points Wine Enthusiast.
Chateau De Malleret Haut-Medoc from France ($49.99) – This 55% Merlot, 45% Cabernet-Sauvignon Bordeaux is from the historic 2005 Vintage! Wine Spectator gave the 2005 Bordeaux vintage 99 points and said it could be one of the best ever! The Chateau De Malleret has cedar and ripe cherry fruit and a hint of aniseed. Tannins are ripe and finely grained. Decent concentration. Long finish. Drink 2011-16.
These are two extremely nice wines that you do not get a chance to taste very often. Stop in for a taste and stay for a glass or bottle! See you tonight!
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