Winery Kettle Valley - Merlot

Winery Kettle ValleyMerlot

3.8
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Merlot of Winery Kettle Valley is a red wine from the region of Naramata Bench of British Columbia.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with beef, veal or lamb.

Taste structure of the Merlot from the Winery Kettle Valley

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Merlot of Winery Kettle Valley in the region of British Columbia is a powerful.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Merlot of Winery Kettle Valley in the region of British Columbia often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Kettle Valley's 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

Merlot - 2017
In the top 100 of of Naramata Bench wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Merlot - 2016
In the top 100 of of Naramata Bench wines
Average rating: 411110
Merlot - 2013
In the top 100 of of Naramata Bench wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50
Merlot - 2012
In the top 100 of of Naramata Bench wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Merlot - 2011
In the top 100 of of Naramata Bench wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Merlot - 2009
In the top 100 of of Naramata Bench wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Merlot - 2008
In the top 100 of of Naramata Bench wines
Average rating: 4.311110

The best vintages of Merlot from Winery Kettle Valley are 2008, 2016, 2009, 2012 and 0.

Informations about the Winery Kettle Valley

The winery offers 36 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is in the top 5 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Naramata Bench in the region of British Columbia

The Winery Kettle Valley is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 30 wines for sale in the of Naramata Bench to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine British Columbia
In the top 900 of of Canada wines
In the top 450 of of Naramata Bench wines
In the top 65000 of red wines
In the top 100000 wines of the world

The wine region of Naramata Bench

The wine region of Naramata Bench is located in the region of Okanagan Valley of British Columbia of Canada. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine La Frenz or the Domaine Foxtrot produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Naramata Bench are Merlot, Pinot noir and Cabernet franc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Naramata Bench often reveals types of flavors of microbio, oak or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of non oak, earth or vegetal.


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.

The word of the wine: Gouleyant

Characteristic of supple and light wines, particularly new wines.

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