Canadian Whisky - BlueToad
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The Wine Enthusiast<br />
our cuSTomE r S S p E ak ouT<br />
how were you introduced to wine?<br />
The first experience I had with wine was in 1970-71 in California.<br />
My brother and sister-in-law lived in Sacramento and my wife and I<br />
travelled with them to Napa Valley and the Sebastiani winery. This was<br />
before a modern tasting room was built; we tasted wine around wooden<br />
tasting barrels. It was very low-key and from then on we were hooked.<br />
Enthusiast:<br />
Tim McKinney, dentist<br />
Selected Wine:<br />
Merriam Vineyards Merlot<br />
Nearest Outlet Location:<br />
Bedford Grove Plaza,<br />
5 colby court, Bedford<br />
Item #37790<br />
merriam Vineyards<br />
merlot 750 mL<br />
reg. price: $27.99<br />
Sale price: $24.99<br />
2/27/12 – 3/25/12<br />
What are your favorite varietals and why?<br />
We really enjoy California wines – the quality and the fruit-forward<br />
varietals are well-represented. I enjoy Cabernet Sauvignon and<br />
Petite Sirah.<br />
What do you enjoy most about the merriam merlot?<br />
Initially when I tasted it, it was very subtle. I let the bottle sit open for<br />
two to three hours prior to dinner, then tried it again. It showed a little<br />
more fruit and the bold reds were beginning to manifest on the palate.<br />
The tannins and fruits were starting to balance. I took half of the bottle<br />
and put it in a decanter. The Merlot has a good backbone and character<br />
from Cabernet and Cabernet Franc grapes; it has a nice, intense color.<br />
We enjoyed it first with pork pie, which was an interesting combination.<br />
I finished the rest of it with a steak. It went well with both meals.<br />
Would you buy this wine again? Why?<br />
I would indeed buy it again. The wine I tasted was a 2005 vintage so<br />
it had some age to it, it’s mellowed and settled a bit. It’s a nice red wine<br />
for the value. I think it’d be an excellent go-to red wine for any meat,<br />
vegetable or pasta dish. It’s not a heavy wine so you can drink it with a<br />
lot of dishes. It’s very drinkable.<br />
What are some of your interests other than wine?<br />
I’m an avid woodworker and furniture maker, and I do some silversmithing<br />
and metalworking. We also travel and have visited wine regions in<br />
California, Italy and South America. We really enjoy California wines<br />
and we spend a lot of time in Napa. We’re planning a trip to southeast<br />
Washington this spring to visit wineries there for a week.<br />
Please drink responsibly LiquorandWineOutlets.com • march 2O12 | 15
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