Winery Hugging Tree - Moonchild Merlot

Winery Hugging TreeMoonchild Merlot

3.9
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Moonchild Merlot of Winery Hugging Tree is a red wine from the region of Similkameen Valley of British Columbia.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
This wine generally goes well with beef, veal or lamb.
The Moonchild Merlot of the Winery Hugging Tree is in the top 10 of wines of Similkameen Valley.

Taste structure of the Moonchild Merlot from the Winery Hugging Tree

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Moonchild Merlot of Winery Hugging Tree in the region of British Columbia is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Moonchild Merlot of Winery Hugging Tree in the region of British Columbia often reveals types of flavors of non oak, oak or spices and sometimes also flavors of black fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Hugging Tree's Moonchild Merlot.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Merlot

Merlot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small to medium sized bunches, and medium sized grapes. Merlot noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Armagnac, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Beaujolais, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey.

Last vintages of this wine

Moonchild Merlot - 2016
In the top 10 of of Similkameen Valley wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Moonchild Merlot - 2015
In the top 10 of of Similkameen Valley wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Moonchild Merlot - 2014
In the top 10 of of Similkameen Valley wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Moonchild Merlot - 2012
In the top 10 of of Similkameen Valley wines
Average rating: 4.111110

The best vintages of Moonchild Merlot from Winery Hugging Tree are 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016

Informations about the Winery Hugging Tree

The winery offers 6 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Similkameen Valley in the region of British Columbia

The Winery Hugging Tree is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 5 wines for sale in the of Similkameen Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine British Columbia
In the top 2500 of of Canada wines
In the top 20 of of Similkameen Valley wines
In the top 150000 of red wines
In the top 200000 wines of the world

The wine region of Similkameen Valley

The wine region of Similkameen Valley is located in the region of British Columbia of Canada. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Clos du Soleil or the Domaine Orofino produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Similkameen Valley are Merlot, Cabernet franc and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Similkameen Valley often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or tree fruit.


The wine region of British Columbia

British Columbia is Canada's westernmost province, located on the edge of the Pacific Ocean. The diversity of landscapes here – from rainy islands to desert-like valley floors – means that a wide variety of Grapes are planted here. They include Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Riesling, as well as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. While volumes are lower than those of the province of Ontario, British Columbia is home to a rapidly growing wine industry.

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The word of the wine: Slim

A thin wine, lacking flesh and body.

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