| Rating | 92 |
| Style | Red |
| Variety | Merlot |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Appellation |
Virginia USA |
| ABV | 11.4% |
| Price | $37.00 |
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| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2025-09-09 |
Perfect For
Dinner Parties, Holiday Meals, Wine And Cheese Night
Drink If You Like
Gamay, Merlot , Pinot Noir
Hark Vineyards Merlot 2021 Review
AJ Greely is not only the winemaker at Hark but also the current president of the Virginia Vineyards Association. She has spent over a decade in the Virginia wine industry and her expertise shows in the elegant Merlot. It has an earthy, leafy nose with some wild berry notes and a hint of cracked black pepper. The palate has medium weight and is slightly fleshy with a juicy fruit core and a calm, drying edge.
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