Ferrari-Carano Merlot gives you the rich, deep flavors of fine red Bordeaux grapes without the heavy tannins of young Cabernets. Our vineyards produce superior Merlot grapes for a soft, velvety wine with rich concentrated fruit and supple tannins. An outstanding red dinner wine.
Select lots of grapes were chosen from our vineyards in Sonoma County to create this beautifully-balanced and full-bodied 2008 Ferrari-Carano Merlot. This is a velvety wine with a complex nose of cherry cobbler, blackberry, caramel, and vanilla intricately woven with lingering flavors of baked berry pie, cinnamon and spice. This wine has a viscous and full mouthfeel, impressive length and velvety tannins.
Ferrari-Carano Merlot is a blend of Merlot with a touch of Malbec and Petit Verdot, giving you the rich, deep flavors of fine red Bordeaux grapes without the heavy tannins of young Cabernets. It is a soft, velvety wine with rich concentrated fruit and supple tannins. An outstanding red dinner wine.
Food Recommendations:
Beef, bacon, duck, lamb and sausage
Black pepper, garlic, lavender rosemary, thyme
Blue, provolone, cheddar and camembert cheeses
Carrots, eggplant, lentils, wild rice
Red wine, soy and walnut sauces
| Technical notes |
| Blend: Merlot with a touch of Malbec and Petit Verdot
Alcohol: 13.9%
Barrel Aging: 17 months
Bottle Aging: 12 months |
| Food pairing |
| Food Recommendations
Beef, bacon, duck, lamb and sausage
Black pepper, garlic, lavender rosemary, thyme
Blue, provolone, cheddar and camembert cheeses
Carrots, eggplant, lentils, wild rice
Red wine, soy and walnut sauces
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