About this product
A Merlot-dominated blend from Red Mountain, displaying the sub-zone's signature density in a slightly softer, more accessible style: plum, dark cherry, and mocha with supple tannin that drinks earlier than the Père de Famille Cabernet while maintaining serious depth.
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Merlot's plum and mocha character are natural companions for duck confit; Bing cherry reduction bridges the wine's fruit while lentils add the earthy depth that grounds the pairing.
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The wine's plum and dark-cherry character find a direct bridge with dried cherry and port; pork tenderloin's lean richness provides the protein base that the wine's supple tannin can embrace.
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Merlot's plum and mocha character find a rich partner in double cream brie; fig jam bridges the wine's dark fruit while hazelnuts echo its mocha depth in an accessible, elegant combination.
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Clos de Betz's plum and mocha depth find resonance with mushroom and Gruyère; thyme adds the herbal note that echoes the wine's complexity while the tart's pastry provides textural contrast.
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