Friday, November 16, 2012

Moravíno Valtice Merlot 2011 výběr z hroznů

Variety: 100% Merlot
Country of origin:Czech Republic
Wine appellation: Moravia, Mikulov sub-appellation, Valtice village, Jižní svahy vineyard
Vintage: 2011
Alcohol content: 13.5%
Color: medium ruby red 
Bouquet: cherries, spices, plums
Taste: medium body, black cherries, plums, nice smooth tannins, good acidity,  black chocolate, medium to longer finish
Recommended food pairing: pork ribs
Overall score: 83
Price: CZK 220
Stopper: cork
Very different Merlot from the prior bottle, this one has much more deep black cherries structure and more chocolate and smooth tannic component in it. As I do not like Merlot in general this one is very pleasant bottle to drink.


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