Altipiano Vineyard

Merlot

8.61 ratings
-no pro ratings
California, USA
Merlot
Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Elizabeth Harris

This is like a classy cowboy meets a Sunday lazy afternoon backyard bbq with easy sophistication. It's easy drinking but it's not a wine I would have on my own (well its great and easy to drink on its own. Recommended for heavier, easy drinking red wine drinkers). I see it really coming alive with food. The light first finish would allow a bolognese to shine and then the acid would help clean up the palate and prepare you for another bite. The subtle sweetness of cherry at the end is kinda like a mini savory dessert treat between bites that I could see leaving you to want more!

Color: Like a blood red. It's kinda dark with red, purple, brown undertones.

Aroma: It's leathery in smell. Kinda reminds me as if I am in a cigar club sitting in plush, thick leather chairs surrounded by old money and making back door deals. It's certainly more masculine like a cowboys version of a man cave. Then, there is this black stewed cherry aroma, its fruity and slightly sweet yet savory for dinner.

Taste: there is a really like first finksh a flavor. Then some acid on the side of the mouth. Then a light second finish with the stewed black cherries. Then the front of the mouth becomes like and some acid lingers on the side. This is all like a super light leather carpet ride. Think aladdin but on a light carpet, magical and fun, not soggy bottom boys. There's a hit of smoke to guide you on your journey.

This is like a classy cowboy meets a Sunday lazy afternoon backyard bbq with easy sophistication. It's easy drinking but it's not a wine I would have on my own (well its great and easy to drink on its own. Recommended for heavier, easy drinking red wine drinkers). I see it really coming alive with food. The light first finish would allow a bolognese to shine and then the acid would help clean up the palate and prepare you for another bite. The subtle sweetness of cherry at the end is kinda like a mini savory dessert treat between bites that I could see leaving you to want more!

Color: Like a blood red. It's kinda dark with red, purple, brown undertones.

Aroma: It's leathery in smell. Kinda reminds me as if I am in a cigar club sitting in plush, thick leather chairs surrounded by old money and making back door deals. It's certainly more masculine like a cowboys version of a man cave. Then, there is this black stewed cherry aroma, its fruity and slightly sweet yet savory for dinner.

Taste: there is a really like first finksh a flavor. Then some acid on the side of the mouth. Then a light second finish with the stewed black cherries. Then the front of the mouth becomes like and some acid lingers on the side. This is all like a super light leather carpet ride. Think aladdin but on a light carpet, magical and fun, not soggy bottom boys. There's a hit of smoke to guide you on your journey.

Jul 24th, 2022