Winery RaphaelFirst Label Merlot
Red wine
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Merlot.
This wine generally goes well with beef and game (deer, venison).
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the First Label Merlot of Winery Raphael in the region of New York often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or spices and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, black fruit or dried fruit.
Food and wine pairings with First Label Merlot
Pairings that work perfectly with First Label Merlot
Original food and wine pairings with First Label Merlot
The First Label Merlot of Winery Raphael matches generally quite well with dishes of beef or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of traditional flemish carbonades or rabbit with kriek and cherries.
Details and technical informations about Winery Raphael's First Label Merlot.
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
The best vintages of First Label Merlot from Winery Raphael are 2010, 2014, 2012, 2013 and 2007.
Informations about the Winery Raphael
The Winery Raphael is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 30 wines for sale in the of North Fork of Long Island to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of North Fork of Long Island
The wine region of North Fork of Long Island is located in the region of Long Island of New York of United States. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Macari or the Domaine Bedell produce mainly wines red, white and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of North Fork of Long Island are Cabernet franc, Merlot and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of North Fork of Long Island often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, pepper or blackberry and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, vanilla or black cherries.
The wine region of New York
New York may not be particularly famous for its wines, but the state is home to a significant number of vineyards and wineries. It ranks third among U. S. wine-producing states in terms of Volume produced, surpassed only by Washington State and of course California.
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The word of the wine: Balance
Harmony of the different organoleptic elements of a wine. The balance 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.
