Sunday, January 28, 2024

Merlot – 2017; William Chris Vineyards; Hye, Texas

Just sit back and be bedazzled by this Mason County fruit. Just saying that the fruit was sourced from Robert Clay Vineyards will set your wine sensors off in high anticipation. On top of that, Mother Nature’s impact in 2017 did marvelous wonders for just about every vineyard in Texas. Gazing at that first pour, you will notice that it is a bit darker than most other Texas Merlots. It does not take long to be refreshed by those fruity aromatic sensations, either.  Soak up those cherry and cola notes and savor that nice tantalizing acidity sensation and tannins.  Your mouthfeel experience will be nothing short of satisfaction and yes, those are some great earthy undertones that will tickle your palate, too. With just a touch of leather, and you can see why Merlot is “in” as a great red wine to drink. It’s drinking well now, but no reason this one can’t keep cellaring a couple more years. Cheers!


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