Tasting - Middle Sister Merlot

Due to the snowday, none of the pictured wines were available to taste and the following is what vintage cellars had to offer.

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Name: Middle Sister
Variety: Merlot
Region: California
Country: USA
Year: 2012
Price: N/A

Winery ReviewThis wine is from United States, California region. Warm ferments (80F+) mixed frequently for color extraction and fruit characters smells like ripe summer berries with a touch of vanilla tastes like lush berries lead into a lingering cocoa powder finish.

My Review

This wine gave off a strong smell of black current with an overwhelming hint of blackberry jam that complimented the acidity nicely. The scent of caramel came in off the back end to really finish this flavor profile nicely. Unfortunately the flavor was very bitter and unappealing and did not do the smell justice.

I did not eat food with this wine.