Let me say this. I loath Merlot. Too aged in a barrel tasting. Dry and nasty. Dry full body reds are a favorite of mine but I have yet to discover one I like at my usual price range. So I avoid them unless it is the only wine available or is a Chardonnay is the other choice or something worse like Manischewitz or Thunderbird. I only picked this bottle up because I was in need to restock sweet chilled wine at home and Sutter Home was still $2.99 at the Windsor Heights Hy Vee.
The first thing I noticed was the cork. "Enjoy" on top, "cheers" on the bottom. I smiled because it reminded me of Sutter Home's delicious Red Blend I discovered around Christmas time.
White Merlot is made like White Zinfandel. Crush the grapes, let the juice contact the skin for a bit and let the pink juice run off and ferment. This explains the taste. A medium sweet. Just a little more of an after taste a tad bit of a jet drier.
Would I purchase it again? Don't know. Probably not. I prefer a White Zinfandel or a Red Moscato. And if the mood for a sweet wine hits me usually a Moscato attracts me. Too many choices and this one is not the stand out winner.
In the meantime, cheers! I will enjoy this bottle while it snows outside.
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