Mercer EstatesFathom Merlot
Red wine
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.
Taste structure of the Fathom Merlot from the Mercer Estates
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Fathom Merlot of Mercer Estates in the region of Washington is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Fathom Merlot of Mercer Estates in the region of Washington often reveals types of flavors of oak.
Food and wine pairings with Fathom Merlot
Pairings that work perfectly with Fathom Merlot
Original food and wine pairings with Fathom Merlot
The Fathom Merlot of Mercer Estates matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of express veal stew in a pressure cooker, ghormeh sabzi (iranian herbed lamb stew) or veal paupiettes with onions and tomatoes.
Details and technical informations about Mercer Estates's Fathom 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 Fathom Merlot from Mercer Estates are 0, 2013
Informations about the Mercer Estates
The Mercer Estates is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 44 wines for sale in the of Columbia Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Columbia Valley
Cradle of Washington State's great reds. Dense, structured Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, blackberry, graphite, firm tannins), round velvety Merlot, signature Syrah with peppery notes, black olive and deep black fruit. Also precise whites: balanced Chardonnay, taut fruity Riesling with peach notes. Semi-desert vineyard of 24,300 ha sheltered by the Cascades, loess soils over basalt, strong temperature swings.
The wine region of Washington
2nd US producer by volume, on the arid, sunny Columbia Valley. Star Cabernet Sauvignon (~60% of reds): powerful and structured with signature notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, dry herbs and graphite, firm tannins. Fleshy, peppery Syrah (black fruits, smoked meat). Round, fruity Merlot, historic mineral Riesling (dry and off-dry), precise Chardonnay and ample Sémillon.
The word of the wine: Harmonious
Balance of the different organoleptic elements of a wine. This harmony is linked to the typicity of each wine. The sweetness of a sweet wine is an element of its balance, whereas a Sancerre or a Chablis will be asked to be lively and dry.
