Beaulieu Vineyard Merlot Coastal Estates 2016

BV Coastal Estates wines come from select vineyards along California's Central Coast, where diverse conditions enable the winery to source each wine from a site where it develops its most intense varietal character. They then enhance this intensity in the winery with carefully chosen winemaking methods, for wines of high quality expression at an exceptional value.

Tasting notes
Dark ruby color. Fully ripe plummy aromas with hints of dark chocolate, subtle herbs and black cherry herald similarly intense fruit flavors. Medium-full bodied, with a velvety texture and ripe, lush fruit balanced by subtle acidity and mild tannins. This Coastal Merlot is juicy and deep.

Food pairing
Try with richer pasta dishes, pizza, grilled chicken and hard cheeses like Dry Jack.