"If anyone orders Merlot, I'm leaving. I am NOT drinking any f*cking Merlot!"
Wednesday, 24 September 2008 | 
This is a classic quote from the 2004 movie Sideways. (For those who haven't
seen it - I greatly encourage you to.)
It came to mind last night as we were doing our 'Merlot' week in our new Intermediate Red Wine course. Unlike Miles, the movie character from Sideways, I do drink Merlot. In fact, some of the best Bordeaux is Merlot dominant, if not 100% Merlot... and Australia is making a few great Merlots, too.
Last night we looked at the 2005 Villa Mongiron, Bordeaux, France. Talk about a value for money Merlot. My claim last night was, 'This may be the best Old-World Value I've ever seen'. Big call perhaps, but that is just a testament to what a stellar wine I think this is. A sound tannin structure and great persistentce, without a doubt, this wine can easily handle 10+ year in the Cellar.
It's your typical Bordeaux Merlot, strong dark colour, and great aromatics of earth and mineral character. On the palate you'll see a medium to full body of dried cherry, plum and minerals.
Not in store here, yet.. but coming soon!
It came to mind last night as we were doing our 'Merlot' week in our new Intermediate Red Wine course. Unlike Miles, the movie character from Sideways, I do drink Merlot. In fact, some of the best Bordeaux is Merlot dominant, if not 100% Merlot... and Australia is making a few great Merlots, too.
Last night we looked at the 2005 Villa Mongiron, Bordeaux, France. Talk about a value for money Merlot. My claim last night was, 'This may be the best Old-World Value I've ever seen'. Big call perhaps, but that is just a testament to what a stellar wine I think this is. A sound tannin structure and great persistentce, without a doubt, this wine can easily handle 10+ year in the Cellar.
It's your typical Bordeaux Merlot, strong dark colour, and great aromatics of earth and mineral character. On the palate you'll see a medium to full body of dried cherry, plum and minerals.
Not in store here, yet.. but coming soon!