Noble Vines 181 Merlot
Merlot

Noble Vines 181 Merlot

Noble Vines750 ml13.5% ABV

Elegant California Merlot crafted from historic French vine clones

This classic Lodi Merlot opens with rich aromas of black cherry, wild berries, and toasted oak. The palate is medium-bodied and supple, delivering ripe plum flavors balanced by velvety tannins and a touch of baking spice on the finish.

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86/ 100
Very good
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Best enjoyed

Cellar58-64F
Wine glassBordeaux glass
Weeknight
Casual Dining
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Food pairings

Traditional
Pan-seared duck breast with cherry reduction or grilled pork chops
Vegetarian
Roasted portobello mushrooms stuffed with herbs and goat cheese
Cheese
Aged Gouda or medium-sharp Cheddar
Also good withDuckMushrooms

The story behind it

The maker

Noble Vines belongs to the Delicato Family Wines portfolio, a family-owned company founded by Gaspare Indelicato in 1924. Over a century, the family has championed sustainable winegrowing across California's finest AVAs.

How it is made

Noble Vines crafts wines from specific vine selections sourced from iconic vineyards. The 181 Merlot relies on Merlot clone 181, which thrives in the clay soils of the Lodi appellation, mirroring its ancestral home in Pomerol.

From Lodi, USA

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