Wölffer EstateThe Grapes of Roth Merlot
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with beef and game (deer, venison).
The The Grapes of Roth Merlot of the Wölffer Estate is in the top 10 of wines of Long Island.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the The Grapes of Roth Merlot of Wölffer Estate in the region of New York often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with The Grapes of Roth Merlot
Pairings that work perfectly with The Grapes of Roth Merlot
Original food and wine pairings with The Grapes of Roth Merlot
The The Grapes of Roth Merlot of Wölffer Estate matches generally quite well with dishes of beef or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of thai beef curry or rabbit in sauce.
Details and technical informations about Wölffer Estate's The Grapes of Roth 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 The Grapes of Roth Merlot from Wölffer Estate are 2008, 2007, 2017, 2016 and 2015.
Informations about the Wölffer Estate
The Wölffer Estate is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 54 wines for sale in the of Long Island to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Long Island
New York AVA on Long Island, maritime climate moderated by the Atlantic, well-drained sandy soils and moraines. Only New York region focused on vinifera (warm enough for Bordeaux varieties). Merlot signature red king (~30%): supple and elegant with plum, red cherry, blackberry, herbs and iodine touch, fine tannins and fresh palate — cool-climate finesse. Peppery Cabernet Franc (bell pepper, raspberry), firm Cabernet Sauvignon.
The wine region of New York
America's 3rd wine state by volume, striking diversity. Finger Lakes the signature: cool-climate Riesling, dry to off-dry, mineral and lively with notes of lime, apple, evolving petrol and white flowers — a US benchmark. Warmer Long Island for peppery Cabernet Franc and supple Merlot. Hudson Valley (Seyval, Vidal).
The word of the wine: Ugni blanc
White grape variety of Italian origin, and the main white variety grown in France. Its large bunches give fine, light and lively wines, suitable for distillation: today it is the main variety for making cognac and armagnac. Ugni blanc, which is a little richer in alcohol when grown in Mediterranean regions, is used in the blending of the Provence and Corsica appellations, often in association with other grape varieties that bring aromas and structure, such as clairette, grenache blanc or sauvignon. Ugni blanc is also used, on a secondary basis, in the production of certain white wines in Gironde (AOC Bordeaux, Entre-deux-Mers, etc.).
