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Excited to get the golden ticket again. This time for the 2010 Pull Merlot.
We let it rest in the cellar a couple of days and then decanted it a while before dinner. There was no sediment in the filter.
Color is medium dark. Nice dark fruit on the nose.
I had strong flavors of black cherry with minimal tannins. Light on acidity as well. We paired with filet mignon, and the wine had enough acidity to go well with the steak. But not a fattier cut. It reminded me of cherry Kool Aid, which I loved as a kid. So this was a great taste to me. They wine also drank very well on its own after dinner with the bright fruit notes.
My wife also enjoyed the wine. She found the cherry notes to seem tart. She enjoyed it both with the steak and on its own.
Bottom line, we enjoyed this wine. I am not as familiar with Merlot, as I lean toward Cabernet, and even Cabernet dominant Bordeaux wines. I would never turn down a glass of this wine if offered, but not sure I will buy it.
Added: Seeing the price, I am giving consideration. This was fruity, but would be a crowd pleaser at a party.
This winery is fantastic. I’m not an aficionado by any means; I just like what I like. I’ve ordered directly from them and through woot. I supplied my entire wedding with Broken Earth wines.
“cherry Kool Aid” is a comparison I will sometimes make for some pinots, and usually not favorably. That said, I’ve been looking for a case of every day drinkers, and preferably not something overly bold that will pair easily.
Thanks for the interest in our PULL Merlot. This Merlot is definitely not going to be your super ripe fruity CA style Merlot or Kool Aid-esque. It is much more “Old world” in style and is great for everyday drinking and food pairing.
Hi! Thank you for the review Since this wine is from Paso Robles, it will be slightly more fruit forward than other cooler climate Merlot, however, it is quite different than all of the CA Merlot that has been mass produced for fruitiness and sugar. Its palate will be much more complex than just “in your face fruit” that you tend to find in a lot of CA Merlot, which has led to the varietals demise in conjunction with that movie I won’t name… We really love the way this wine has evolved and like you said, it pairs well with food and stands on its own as well!
Thanks again and let me know if you have questions!
AWESOME! I love this Merlot for everyday drinking (I may be partial) Our winemaker is particularily fond of the Merlot grape and he has won “The Best Merlot Worldwide” at the International Wine and Spirit Competition in London in the past, which really speaks to his passion for the varietal.
It is not overly oaked (which I know someone asked below) it has only subtle oak influence. It has ripe berry fruit on the nose and palate and hints of tobacco and cigar box notes, that I think really balance the wine out.
Please let me know if you have questions, I’ll be here all day…
Hi There! The amount of acid will allow it it age for a short while longer, if you wanted to say drink some now and set some aside, however it is ready to enjoy now.
