The Winery At Holy Cross AbbeyMerlot
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with beef and game (deer, venison).
The Merlot of the The Winery At Holy Cross Abbey is in the top 20 of wines of Colorado.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Merlot of The Winery At Holy Cross Abbey in the region of Colorado often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Merlot
Pairings that work perfectly with Merlot
Original food and wine pairings with Merlot
The Merlot of The Winery At Holy Cross Abbey matches generally quite well with dishes of beef or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of couscous without couscous maker or rabbit terrine in the style of a grandmother (pas de calais).
Details and technical informations about The Winery At Holy Cross Abbey'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 The Winery At Holy Cross Abbey are 2015, 2016, 2009, 0 and 2014.
Informations about the The Winery At Holy Cross Abbey
The The Winery At Holy Cross Abbey is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 19 wines for sale in the of Colorado to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Colorado
American Far West vineyard at extreme altitude (1,200-2,000 m), among the highest in North America. A dry continental climate with strong thermal swings signing tension and freshness. Firm Cabernet Sauvignon reds with signature notes of blackcurrant, black cherry, cedar and menthol, tight tannins. Round, fruity Merlot (plum, cocoa), peppery Cabernet Franc.
The word of the wine: Amylic
Aroma reminiscent of banana, candy, and sometimes nail polish, particularly present in primeur wines. The amylic taste is reminiscent of the aromas of industrial confectionery and does not reflect a great expression of terroir.
