Rating 94
Style Red
Variety
Vintage 2019
Appellation
New York
USA
ABV 13.7%
Price $100.00  Buy This Wine
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Reviewed 2023-09-07

Perfect For

Holiday Meals, Special Occasion Splurges, Treat Yo'self

Drink If You Like

Cabernet Franc, Merlot , Sangiovese

Wölffer Estate Vineyard Christian's Cuvée Merlot 2019 Review

Winemaker Roman Roth has been proving for decades now that great wine can be made in the Hamptons of New York. This Merlot, made from their oldest vines, is an absolutely wonderful example of how good these wines can be. It has an almost old world nose with a leathery, Tuscan flare of earthy cranberries — but spiked with a subtle cracked black pepper aroma. The palate is excellent with a slight grip and deep, blue fruit notes. This wine is awesome.

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Wölffer Estate Vineyard Christian's Cuvée Merlot 2019
Winemaker Roman Roth has been proving for decades now that great wine can be made in the Hamptons of New York. This Merlot, made from their oldest vines, is an absolutely wonderful example of how good these wines can be. It has an almost old world nose with a leathery, Tuscan flare of earthy cranberries — but spiked with a subtle cracked black pepper aroma. The palate is excellent with a slight grip and deep, blue fruit notes. This wine is awesome.

Reviewed On: 09-07-2023
94
POINTS
Wölffer Estate Vineyard Christian's Cuvée Merlot 2019
Winemaker Roman Roth has been proving for decades now that great wine can be made in the Hamptons of New York. This Merlot, made from their oldest vines, is an absolutely wonderful example of how good these wines can be. It has an almost old world nose with a leathery, Tuscan flare of earthy cranberries — but spiked with a subtle cracked black pepper aroma. The palate is excellent with a slight grip and deep, blue fruit notes. This wine is awesome.

Reviewed On: 09-07-2023