Kenwood Merlot Sonoma County 2013

This is a well-crafted, likable wine made at a fair value. The tightly wound mix of red fruit and licorice softens on the palate to offer approachability and a bite of tannin and oak.This wonderfully approachable Merlot is an idealcomplement to pasta dishes as well as roastedbeef and pork.Kenwood Vineyards creates its award-winning SonomaCounty Merlot from vineyards located in the Sonoma, DryCreek and Alexander Valleys. Grapes sourced fromSonoma Valley provide good color and excellent texture.The blend is balanced with fruit from the warmer DryCreek and Alexander Valley regions that grow grapeswith a more fruit forward character. The resulting wine isripe, supple and well-proportioned.