Name: Winking Owl California Merlot
Variety: Merlot
Region: California
Country: USA
Year: 2015
Price: $2.95 from Aldi
Online review: 5/10
10/23/2020
User: Hannah Morelli
The Merlot was very dry with an oaky, alcohol-forward taste. It isn't terrible, but it is my least favorite of the Winking Owl red wines. It has quite a tart flavor profile and is also thin-bodied as far as merlots go. It seems reasonable for the price point, and I'd best enjoy this with a tomato-based pasta dish. If you don't mind a merlot that lacks body or finish, this might be the one for you!
The Definitive Ranking of Aldis Winking Owl Wine - nichemarket
References
Wine Folly, Color of Wine, page 27: Medium Purple
Wine Folly, page 40: Full-Bodied Red
Wine Folly, Merlot, page 131
Smells like a lighter-body wine, fruity like plum/pomegranate
Tastes lighter than other reds, slightly acidic and dry, a hint of creamy vanilla
Only 12% but within minutes made me feel tipsy on a full stomach
My Review: 7.5/10
Tastes better after being left open for a little, warmer is better not chilled
Second best red wine I've had behind Stella Rosa Black
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