Reviews & Ratings

2011 Spellbound Merlot "California"

Winery: Spellbound

Vintage: 2011

Wine Name/Vineyard: "California"

Wine Category: Merlot

Grape blend: 76% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Sauvignon, & 13% other proprietary red wines

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: California

State or country: CA

Price: $15

Cases produced: 4,100

KWG Score: 84.5 (based on 2 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Good (86)

Review date: October 12, 2013

Wine Review: This ruby colored low end Merlot is a good every day option. It opens with a mild cherry bouquet with a hint of blueberry. On the palate, this wine is light bodied, balanced, fruity and very easy to drink. The flavor profile is a gentle blueberry and cherry cola blend with hints of vanilla oak in the background. The finish is dry and its flavors linger nicely. This Merlot is food friendly and it would pair well with a barbecue chicken sandwich. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Our Merlot is approachable, yet deeply rich with berry and oak flavor, providing satisfaction with every glass. The Spellbound Merlot was created to demonstrate the dark yet playful fruit profile of Merlot with its soft fruits and aromatics of mulling spice, fresh cedar cigar box and decadent leather. You will find bright fruit mingling with a classic signature of toasted Madagascar vanilla bean and French oak. Our dark, juicy, plush wine style continues here with soft tannins that gently caress while the brambly fruit and oak character manifest in every glass.

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