Noble Vines Merlot 181 2016

Behind these red numbers is a noble legacy. Prized by Kings and Queens for centuries, certain noble vine stocks have proven their excellence over time. Noble Vines takes the best of these vine stocks-identified today by number-and cultivates them in California. Merlot 181 vine stock originated at the great chateaus of Bordeaux, France. With its luxurious black cherry and vanilla flavors and smooth tannins, Noble Vines Merlot 181 displays the traits that earned the 181 stock its noble reputation.

This complex red stands up ably to rich roasts, and is just as delicious with cheesy pastas, barbecued ribs and moo shu pork. 

Attractive roasted, smoky aromas join ripe plum and blackberry flavors in this full-bodied, broadly textured wine. It's a great value and packs plenty of fruitiness into a rather big, moderately tannic frame.