Winery Windsor RunMerlot
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The Merlot of the Winery Windsor Run is in the top 0 of wines of Yadkin Valley.
Details and technical informations about Winery Windsor Run's Merlot.
Discover the grape variety: Argant
Supple and simple reds, clear ruby colour, soft tannins and light mouth with moderate acidity, with understated aromas of red fruits. Rustic profile for early drinking. Preserved in a few ampelographic collections as a heritage variety, studied for its genetic and historical interest. Rare and poorly documented black grape grown in very small quantities.
Informations about the Winery Windsor Run
The Winery Windsor Run is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 11 wines for sale in the of Yadkin Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Yadkin Valley
First AVA of North Carolina (2003), 7 Piedmont counties on clay-sandy soils, temperate continental climate with humid summers. Signature Bordeaux and Rhône varieties. Firm Cabernet Sauvignon with blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar and spices, solid tannins. Peppery Cabernet Franc (bell pepper, raspberry), supple Merlot, bright Syrah.
The wine region of North Carolina
Historic US southeastern wine state (top US producer before Prohibition). Yadkin Valley as the main quality zone: signature Cabernet Franc (red fruit, bell pepper, violet, fresh herbs, supple tannins). Also dense Petit Verdot, round Merlot, fruity Sangiovese. Chardonnay whites and rich Petit Manseng (apricot, honey).
The word of the wine: Lyon pot
A 46 cl bottle with a thick bottom, typical of the Lyon region, especially used to serve Beaujolais wines drawn from the barrel.
