Erle, Merlot, Israel, 2007


Erle, Merlot, Israel, 2007
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Category: ERLE
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Description:

This merlot is planted on a southern facing slope with great drainage.  The vines were dry-farmed, and leaves were pulled to allow full sun penetration.

Tasting Notes:

Nice, dark red, purple hue.  Deep bramble, blackberry aromas, with roasted herbs, tobacco and spicy cinnamon.  Thick, rich and sweet vanilla character in the mouth with a touch of peppery spice.

Customer Reviews:

  (Friday, 04 December 2009)
  Rating: 5
From Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, Mark Squires: rn87 PointsrnThe 2007 MERLOT AROYO VINEYARDS has 10% Argaman in it—an Israeli-developed hybrid
that crosses Carignan and Sousao (from Portugal). Pleasing and pure, this nicely balanced young Merlot has a soft texture, some grapiness and ripe
tannins. It has a certain brightness around the edges that makes it a little lively. It is not particularly deep or long, but it is a tasty and
encouraging early release that is a pleasure to drink and easily the best of the Erle wines reviewed this issue. Drink now-2014.
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