Winery Poppy FieldsMerlot
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 Merlot from the Winery Poppy Fields
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Merlot of Winery Poppy Fields in the region of California is a powerful.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Merlot of Winery Poppy Fields in the region of California often reveals types of flavors of non oak, oak or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Merlot
Pairings that work perfectly with Merlot
Original food and wine pairings with Merlot
The Merlot of Winery Poppy Fields matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of beef and spice stuffed peppers, merguez - courgettes gratin (leftover barbecue) or roast veal with mustard cream.
Details and technical informations about Winery Poppy Fields's 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 Merlot from Winery Poppy Fields are 2016, 0, 2015, 2014 and 2013.
Informations about the Winery Poppy Fields
The Winery Poppy Fields is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 3 wines for sale in the of Napa County to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Napa County
Emblematic Californian county (16 sub-AVAs, moderate coastal climate tempered by San Pablo Bay morning fog): Cabernet Sauvignon world red king — ruby-purple robe, aromas of blackcurrant, ripe plum, black cherry, raspberry and blueberry, mocha, liquorice, dark chocolate and graphite finish, velvety silky tannins, voluptuous palate. Slow maturation in warm non-excessive climate. Diverse styles per AVA (Howell Mountain, Calistoga, Oakville).
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: Flow
Action consisting of draining the wine from a vat of red wine (free-run wine), the marc then being pressed to obtain the press wine.
