Feb 09

Martha Stewart Vintage Merlot (Sonoma, 2006)

Category: Merlot — Mike @ 8:15 pm

	This is one of the wines in the new Martha Stewart line that was released last year. There is also a Cabernet and a Chardonnay available. The wine is produced and distributed by E & J Gallo Winery, of Modesto, Calif and made from grapes from the Sonoma region. The wines are so far only available in the select cities of Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Denver, Phoenix, and Portland. The wine is usually sold in the $15 price range, but we recently picked some up on clearance for $6. We have also reviewed the Cabernet and will be posting that review soon.
	$15 ($6) from Bashas.

Aromas vanilla and fresh green beans. Flavors are complex, but tend to compete with each other. Strong blueberry flavors that improve after decanting. Smooth and very dry. Very fruit forward but not sweet. This wine is like a “buy one get one free” coupon to a semi-upscale restaurant that you haven’t been to before… you are happy that you went, but wouldn’t go back if you didn’t have another coupon.