Lorenzi EstateThe Contrarian Private Reserve Merlot
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with beef, veal or lamb.
Taste structure of the The Contrarian Private Reserve Merlot from the Lorenzi Estate
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
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Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the The Contrarian Private Reserve Merlot of Lorenzi Estate in the region of California is a powerful.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the The Contrarian Private Reserve Merlot of Lorenzi Estate in the region of California often reveals types of flavors of black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with The Contrarian Private Reserve Merlot
Pairings that work perfectly with The Contrarian Private Reserve Merlot
Original food and wine pairings with The Contrarian Private Reserve Merlot
The The Contrarian Private Reserve Merlot of Lorenzi Estate matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of beef tongue with mushrooms, tunisian macaroni or capon stuffed with morels.
Details and technical informations about Lorenzi Estate's The Contrarian Private Reserve Merlot.
Discover the grape variety: Merlot
Round and fleshy reds with a velvety texture, showing aromas of ripe plum, black cherry, cocoa and truffle notes with age. Supple tannins, generous alcohol, indulgent finish. Pillar of Libournais (Pomerol with Pétrus, Saint-Émilion with Cheval Blanc and Ausone) and signature of Super Tuscans, Italian Wales and Washington State. A cross of Cabernet Franc × Magdeleine Noire, France's most planted red variety.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of The Contrarian Private Reserve Merlot from Lorenzi Estate are 2014, 0
Informations about the Lorenzi Estate
The Lorenzi Estate is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 59 wines for sale in the of California to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of California
Powerful, sunny reds: dense Napa Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, chocolate, tobacco, ample tannins), spicy, jammy Zinfandel from the Sierra Foothills, silky red-fruited Pinot Noir on the cool coast (Sonoma, Russian River, Central Coast). Opulent, buttery Chardonnay, notes of yellow fruit and vanilla. Varied climate, from the hot interior to the Pacific-cooled coast. 80% of US production, 139 AVAs including Napa (1st AVA, 1981).
The word of the wine: Runoff
Failure of the vine flower to fertilize at the time of flowering, when the weather is too cold or rainy. Under these conditions, the vine will have few or no clusters.
