Tasting Notes for Airfield Estates Merlot

I would serve this wine for:

This is an everyday wine. Not for special occasions but Ok to split a bottle to take the edge off on a Tuesday night. I wouldn't buy this wine again.

I shared this wine with:

Etta, Adam, and Kathryn

The nose on this wine reminds me of:

It's got a hot nose to it. At 16% alcohol its no surprise the nose is hot.

This wine would pair well with the following foods:

Sloppy Joes. Spaghetti. Any ground beef with spicy tomato sauce.

I think this wine is priced:

Fairly.

If I have any gripe with this wine, it's that:

The alcohol content is ridiculous. No way should a merlot be at 16%.

Wine Rating:

2015 Airfield Estates Chardonnay, USA, Washington, Yakima Valley - Wine Review

Score:

Grade:

B+

Light silvery gold in color. The nose is light with slight lemony notes. Good acidity on the palate. Solid lemon/citrus notes. Good finish. A nice lighter styled Chardonnay that will work well at the dinner table. At Under $20, this is a nice value.

2017 Davis Estates Merlot

Vintage:

2017

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Current Price:

$75.00USD

Forming a little over 10 years ago, Davis Estates turns out excellent wines based in the Napa Valley. Comprised of 100% merlot, this wine offers rich and concentrated fruit, more compote driven with blackberry, black cherry, blueberry, boysenberry, plum, cocoa powder and a heavy toasting of oak. The oak is a little strong, however it is nonetheless balanced within this wine, having been aged 22 months in 40% new French oak. The results are mild tannins and a rich opulent feel making this extremely enjoyable to drink. 796 cases

Me, Merlot & I: Drinking Merely Merlot

For the last six years, October has been designated as (hashtag) MerlotMe, a month long campaign to get people to drink more Merlot. Don’t people already drink Merlot? Well, yes, it’s the second most planted red grape behind Cabernet Sauvignon. Here in the US there’s still residual Sideways Merlot...

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Davis Estates 2023 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Vintage:

2023

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Current Price:

$90.00USD

2006 Greg Norman California Estates Syrah Camatta Hills Reserve, Wine Review

Vintage:

2006

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Grade:

B+

This is from golfer Greg Norman's wines releases under his name, this time from Paso Robles, California. The vineyard is/was part of the Penfold's California vineyards. Purple in color, ruby at the rim, opaque and bright. The nose has black raspberries, sandalwood, dried berries, and black pepper. Nice texture. Light tannins. On the palate, this is past prime but still with something to offer. Black raspberry fruit, dried fruits, slight prune and black pepper. Good finish. Drink up. It would be better with food. Grilled meats would be a good pairing.

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