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Kenwood Vineyards Sonoma County Merlot – Juicy and Smooth

By: Jon Thorsen Last Updated: September 12, 2020

Tasty Merlot for as low as $10, the Kenwood Vineyards Sonoma County Merlot.

Kenwood Vineyards Sonoma County Merlot - Juicy and Smooth

Merlot from a combination of estate vineyards in Sonoma, plus sourced grapes from Dry Creek and Alexander Valleys of California. The wine is aged in French and American oak barrels for an unspecified amount of time.

Sample submitted for review. SRP of $16 and available for as low as $10. Ready to buy? Check your local retailers.

From the bottle:

Our Sonoma County wines showcase the vibrant fruit and balanced complexities for which this beautiful region is famous.

Sourced from the finest regions of the county, grapes from our Merlot vineyards are picked, fermented and aged separately in a combination of French and American oak barrels. The result is a wine offering velvety textures with vibrant ripe plum and black cherry flavors.

Perfect with grilled mushrooms and beef bourguignon.

Vinted and Bottled by Kenwood Vineyards
14.5% Alcohol

The 2016 Kenwood Vineyards Sonoma County Merlot begins with lots of jammy fruit, nice spice and a little black pepper.

Taking a sip reveals a simple and tasty medium to full-bodied wine that is quite good for the price. It features lots of juicy fruit (blackberry and black cherry mainly) plus licorice, nicely integrated spice and a soft, smooth mouthfeel. It ends with a long, dry and even a bit dusty finish.

Ready to buy? Check your local retailers.

2016 Kenwood Vineyards Sonoma County Merlot

TASTE: 7       COST: 8
OVERALL RATING: 7.3

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Published: September 12, 2020 Filed Under: California, Merlot

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