country-victualler-merlot
Country Victualler Merlot
SKU: CVMERLOT1
GTIN: 5060220217492
This soft, smooth and mellow red has ripe, plummy fruit and is delightfully easy drinking. It is grown in an area where the warm sunny climate and ideal soil conditions allow the quality of the grapes to shine through. Modern wine production methods and carefully managed viticulture result in a wine with a rich, ripe and fruity character of a consistently high quality.
Ingredient Information
Country Victualler Merlot 2018
Allergy Information
For allergens, including cereals containing gluten, see Ingredients in bold.
Storage Information
Ambient
Cooking Information
It is a common belief that you should serve red wines at room temperature; however, different red wines require different serving temperatures. Being a medium-to-full bodied, dry wine, merlot is best served slightly cooler than room temperature, at around 60-65°F (15-18°C). This temperature allows you to experience the full flavor profile of the wine without flavors becoming muddled.
Country of Origin
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