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Winking Owl California Merlot Tasting Review

   


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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