Rating 90
Style Red
Variety
Vintage 2020
Appellation
New York
USA
ABV 13.2%
Price $40.00  Buy This Wine
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Reviewed 2023-09-07

Perfect For

Dinner Parties, Steak Dinner, Wine And Cheese Night

Drink If You Like

Cabernet Franc, Merlot , Montepulciano

Macari Vineyards Merlot 2020 Review

The Macari family has not only been a pioneering winemaking family on Long Island, but also a leading advocate for sustainable and biodynamic farming in the region. They have worked the land since 1995, carrying on Joseph T. Macari’s vision while using sustainable practices. This shines through in their Merlot. It has bright punchy fruit with subtle savory feels and maybe a hint of pepper on the nose. The palate is refreshing with drying tannins framing the fruit. It has such a good balance of fleshy fruit and acidity and can even age another few years.

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Macari Vineyards Merlot 2020
The Macari family has not only been a pioneering winemaking family on Long Island, but also a leading advocate for sustainable and biodynamic farming in the region. They have worked the land since 1995, carrying on Joseph T. Macari’s vision while using sustainable practices. This shines through in their Merlot. It has bright punchy fruit with subtle savory feels and maybe a hint of pepper on the nose. The palate is refreshing with drying tannins framing the fruit. It has such a good balance of fleshy fruit and acidity and can even age another few years.

Reviewed On: 09-07-2023
90
POINTS
Macari Vineyards Merlot 2020
The Macari family has not only been a pioneering winemaking family on Long Island, but also a leading advocate for sustainable and biodynamic farming in the region. They have worked the land since 1995, carrying on Joseph T. Macari’s vision while using sustainable practices. This shines through in their Merlot. It has bright punchy fruit with subtle savory feels and maybe a hint of pepper on the nose. The palate is refreshing with drying tannins framing the fruit. It has such a good balance of fleshy fruit and acidity and can even age another few years.

Reviewed On: 09-07-2023