Ledgewood Creek Merlot 2006

$16.99 -- elegant, balanced Merlot with firm tannins - great value!

Purchase Ledgewood Creek Merlot 2006

The wine opens with a strong scent of raspberries and vanilla and seemlessly followed by emerging scents of toasty oak, red plums, tobacco and coffee. Beginning with an impressive array of fruit, this wine's flavor widens through the mid-palette and finish Tannins are firm but have a fine grain, smooth feel. The balance of aroma, fruit flavor, tannin, and moderate acidity make this a classic food wine.

Cheese pairings: Blue, Cheddar, Camembert

Food pairings: Chili, grilled chicken, pizza

Purchase Ledgewood Creek Merlot 2006

Vintage: 2006

Region: Suisun Valley, CA

Rating: Double Gold

Lifespan: now thru 2011

Grape: Merlot

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