Rating 91
Style Red
Variety
Vintage 2020
Appellation
New York
USA
ABV 12%
Price $20.00 Value Pick  Buy This Wine
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Reviewed 2023-09-07

Perfect For

Holiday Meals, Impressing On A Budget, Wine And Cheese Night

Drink If You Like

Cabernet Franc, Merlot , Sangiovese

Bedell Cellars Merlot 2020 Review

Bedell has been at the forefront of modern American wine since the North Fork of Long Island became an AVA in 1985. Actually, their head winemaker Richard Olsen-Harbich was instrumental in making that happen. Kip Bedell, the winery's founder, was known as Mr. Merlot, and for good reason. This wine has nice pops of bright berry fruit with a whisper of earthy cinnamon. The palate is soft with plush fruit and good acidity giving a medium depth. Keep this one on hand for when you need a great food-friendly wine that can match an array of different dishes.

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Bedell Cellars Merlot 2020
Bedell has been at the forefront of modern American wine since the North Fork of Long Island became an AVA in 1985. Actually, their head winemaker Richard Olsen-Harbich was instrumental in making that happen. Kip Bedell, the winery's founder, was known as Mr. Merlot, and for good reason. This wine has nice pops of bright berry fruit with a whisper of earthy cinnamon. The palate is soft with plush fruit and good acidity giving a medium depth. Keep this one on hand for when you need a great food-friendly wine that can match an array of different dishes.

Reviewed On: 09-07-2023
91
POINTS
Bedell Cellars Merlot 2020
Bedell has been at the forefront of modern American wine since the North Fork of Long Island became an AVA in 1985. Actually, their head winemaker Richard Olsen-Harbich was instrumental in making that happen. Kip Bedell, the winery's founder, was known as Mr. Merlot, and for good reason. This wine has nice pops of bright berry fruit with a whisper of earthy cinnamon. The palate is soft with plush fruit and good acidity giving a medium depth. Keep this one on hand for when you need a great food-friendly wine that can match an array of different dishes.

Reviewed On: 09-07-2023