Saltwater Farm Vineyard

Merlot

8.43 ratings
9.01 pro ratings
Connecticut, USA
Merlot
Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Randy Fuller

It’s a fairly dark wine, with a nose showing cherry, mocha, just a hint of oak, a slight trace of earthy salinity and a smoky element that often makes its way out of a glass of Merlot. It's not an extremely forceful nose, but there’s quite a lot going on in it. The taste of this Merlot is what I expect from a cool climate red wine, restrained and food-friendly, with a nice acidity and a flavor that leans more towards tart than ripe, although it isn't far from the midpoint of that scale. It's a great wine to have with food, that's for sure. Coffee notes are a great find on the finish.

It’s a fairly dark wine, with a nose showing cherry, mocha, just a hint of oak, a slight trace of earthy salinity and a smoky element that often makes its way out of a glass of Merlot. It's not an extremely forceful nose, but there’s quite a lot going on in it. The taste of this Merlot is what I expect from a cool climate red wine, restrained and food-friendly, with a nice acidity and a flavor that leans more towards tart than ripe, although it isn't far from the midpoint of that scale. It's a great wine to have with food, that's for sure. Coffee notes are a great find on the finish.

Mar 30th, 2016
David Langstaff

Ok. Young merlot. Very fruit forward. Tannins dry tongue. A bit bland. Almost salty. Interested to try in 5 yrs but won't last. Overpriced at $40!!

Ok. Young merlot. Very fruit forward. Tannins dry tongue. A bit bland. Almost salty. Interested to try in 5 yrs but won't last. Overpriced at $40!!

Sep 1st, 2017
Amanda MacArthur

A little thin, sort of boring.

A little thin, sort of boring.

Dec 16th, 2013