Bruce Wayne Winery
2011 Napa Valley Reserve Merlot
Merlot
California: Napa Valley
Mission Briefing
They know Merlot
Bruce Wayne Winery is the sister label of one of our most popular boutique wine producers, Starry Night Winery. We’ve been featuring Starry Night for the last 6 years and their wines are always a big hit with our Operatives. When we learned of their Bruce Wayne label, we leapt at the chance to taste through their line-up of wines. They are all fantastic. And budget-priced!
Today’s Bruce Wayne Winery 2011 Napa Valley Reserve Merlot is a rich, delicious and elegant wine. A fantastic foodie wine, this wonderful Merlot is also a great solo sipper.
If you love great Merlot, please do not hesitate to take advantage of this offer on today’s excellent wine.
Tasting Profile
| Look: | Translucent garnet with a very slightly opaque core. At the edge, a fine ring of ruby around the wine. |
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| Smell: | Cherry, strawberry and raspberry are followed by sweet spice, toasty and woodsy notes, blueberry, and pencil shavings. |
| Taste: | Very flavorful but not over-the-top, with plenty of dark berry fruit that is more compote than fresh fruit. Blackberry, raspberry, pomegranate and dusky cherry are followed by hints of toasty oak and a hint of dried herbs. |
| Finish: | Long and very flavorful, with dark berry fruits that dwindle slowly. Blueberry and soft cedar linger the longest. |
| Pairing: | Enjoy this very food-friendly wine with a variety of foods, including a dark beef roast or an herb-roasted chicken. |