Trailblazer

Merlot 2013


CHARACTERISTICS

FRUIT: Black Cherry, Raspberry, Plum
OTHER: Graphite, Cedar, Tobacco, Vanilla, Clove, Mocha
OAK: Yes. American Oak (9 months)
TANNIN: Medium
ACIDITY: Medium

Pairings: Italian dishes, especially tomato-based ones and it responds very well to the ‘umami’ (i.e. deeply savoury) tastes you get in foods such as roast chicken, mushrooms and parmesan.

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