Rating 94
Style Red
Variety
Vintage 2015
Appellation
USA
ABV 13.7%
Price $14.00 Value Pick  Buy This Wine
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Reviewed 2018-12-19

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All-Day Sipping, Impressing On A Budget, Party Wine

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Gamay, Merlot , Pinot Noir

Bonterra Vineyards Merlot 2015 Review

Bonterra was doing organic before it was a hashtag. Most of what they do are legit, solid representations of the grapes or blends from their vineyards in Northern Cali. This Merlot, grown from organic grapes, is a great example of what can be good about this grape. Bright and medium bodied, everything is in its right place here. The nose is comfy and uncomplicated with fresh plum aromas and slight hints of vanilla whispering in the background, which transitions to a palate with a nice, broad mouthfeel. This is a solid organic weeknight wine.

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Bonterra Vineyards Merlot 2015
Bonterra was doing organic before it was a hashtag. Most of what they do are legit, solid representations of the grapes or blends from their vineyards in Northern Cali. This Merlot, grown from organic grapes, is a great example of what can be good about this grape. Bright and medium bodied, everything is in its right place here. The nose is comfy and uncomplicated with fresh plum aromas and slight hints of vanilla whispering in the background, which transitions to a palate with a nice, broad mouthfeel. This is a solid organic weeknight wine.

Reviewed On: 12-19-2018
94
POINTS
Bonterra Vineyards Merlot 2015
Bonterra was doing organic before it was a hashtag. Most of what they do are legit, solid representations of the grapes or blends from their vineyards in Northern Cali. This Merlot, grown from organic grapes, is a great example of what can be good about this grape. Bright and medium bodied, everything is in its right place here. The nose is comfy and uncomplicated with fresh plum aromas and slight hints of vanilla whispering in the background, which transitions to a palate with a nice, broad mouthfeel. This is a solid organic weeknight wine.

Reviewed On: 12-19-2018