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Cannonball

Cannonball California Merlot 2020

USA, California
Merlot, Petite Syrah
Price category: $$$
Cannonball California Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
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Description

Cherry follows through on the palate and expands to reveal plum, raspberry, and an attractive classic vein of minerality that contributes dimension to the tannin structure. Bold yet supple, this take on Merlot celebrates the vibrant fruit, signature earth/spice elements, soft but present tannins, and easy sipping approachability of this cheery varietal

Awards

Double Gold San Francisco International Wine Competition

89 pts Wine Enthusiast Points

Certifications

- None of these

Alcohol

13.5%

Analytical data

dry

Vineyard: Drinkcannonball.com

We find that Merlot expresses its most appealing varietal character when grown in regions that experience warm afternoon temperatures balanced by cool nights and mornings. California’s Mendocino County has a rugged coastline and highlands that offer a generous range of soils and exposures in which to cultivate Merlot. The structure and framework of this wine was constructed from the Mendocino components while the lush, full body is attributable to our fruit sourced from a bit further inland, almost directly to the east in Clarksburg in Yolo County. Clarksburg boasts young clay soils, warm afternoons, and cool delta breezes that ripen berries to decadent richness.

Taste

Body: full
Tannins: moderate

Bottle weight (empty)

Size: 0.750l

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