Tasting - Hwy 5 Merlot

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3. Hwy 5 Merlot, Merlot, United States, California, 2019, $6.99

4. Review from Viviano: Deep ruby in the glass with non persistent legs. Nose intensity is medium. simple with aromas of black plum, back cherry, and vanilla. dry and light bodied. low tannins. low acidity. medium alcohol. medium flavor intensity. short finish. acceptable due to balance. easy to drink, but lacking length, intensity, and complexity

5. From Wine folly pages 131-132, Merlot is loved for its boisterous black cherry flavors, supple tannins, and smokey or chocolatey finish. Flavors shown are cherry, plum, chocolate, dried herbs, and vanilla. Grown mostly in france but found in lots of places

6. Smells are very cherry and plum heavy with something else I just can't place. Smooth and light on the mouth. A little dry but nothing crazy. Not as sweet as some of the other wines I've reviewed. I can definitely taste the cherry and plum with a slight vanilla flavor as well. I could drink this all day. I had this with no food however the bottle said this would go great with pizza. I'll have to try that late this week. Overall rating 8.2/10

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