Cloud Break Wines
Barrel Reserve California Merlot
California, USA
A simple Merlot from California.
Showing black fruits with chocolate notes, tobacco and spices.
Medium bodied with medium minus acidity.
Dry on the palate with some RS.
Feels like any other inexpensive red blend from California. No typicity really, but easy drinking, even by itself. Good for the week day.
13.5% alcohol by volume.
87 points.
$9.
A simple Merlot from California.
Showing black fruits with chocolate notes, tobacco and spices.
Medium bodied with medium minus acidity.
Dry on the palate with some RS.
Feels like any other inexpensive red blend from California. No typicity really, but easy drinking, even by itself. Good for the week day.
13.5% alcohol by volume.
87 points.
$9.
Dark red purple in the glass. Abundant nose of black plum and a bit of grapey vanilla. Nose echoes the palate to a tee. Medium acidity. Medium minus tannins. An solid if simple easy-drinking Merlot. Great with burgers, stews, and strong cheeses. I’m having mine with chicken Marsala.
Dark red purple in the glass. Abundant nose of black plum and a bit of grapey vanilla. Nose echoes the palate to a tee. Medium acidity. Medium minus tannins. An solid if simple easy-drinking Merlot. Great with burgers, stews, and strong cheeses. I’m having mine with chicken Marsala.
Nov 23rd, 2019
It was drinkable, but I wouldn’t purchase again.
It was drinkable, but I wouldn’t purchase again.
Feb 7th, 2023
Bought from Total Wine. Smooth and crisp.
Bought from Total Wine. Smooth and crisp.
Jan 3rd, 2020