Reviews & Ratings

2012 Merriam Vineyards Pinot Noir "Cuvee"

Winery: Merriam Vineyards

Vintage: 2012

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Cuvee"

Wine Category: Pinot Noir

Grape blend: 100% Pinot Noir

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Russian River Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $28

Cases produced: 225

KWG Score: 90 (based on 1 review)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (90)

Review date: February 20, 2014

Wine Review: This brick red colored Pinot Noir opens with a mild strawberry bouquet with a hint of cherry. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, balanced, and fruit forward and very easy to drink. The flavor profile is a tasty strawberry and red raspberry blend with hints of oak and a touch of black pepper. The finish is dry and its flavors linger nicely. Joe and I thought this would pair nicely with grilled salmon. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: From our Los Amigos Estate Vineyard this Pinot Noir is from a small block of clone 23. Nine barrels were selected and bottled unfined and unfiltered.

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