Reviews & Ratings

2005 Yorkville Cellars Merlot "Rennie Vineyard"

Winery: Yorkville Cellars

Vintage: 2005

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Rennie Vineyard"

Wine Category: Merlot

Grape blend: 88% Merlot & 12% Cabernet Sauvignon

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Yorkville Highlands

State or country: CA

Price: $22

Cases produced: unknown

KWG Score: 88 (based on 1 review)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (88)

Review date: March 11, 2009

Wine Review: This bright ruby colored red blend opens with a pleasant spicy red raspberry bouquet. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, shows some noted acidity with its spicy red raspberry flavors. The finish is very dry and its tannins linger for quite some time. This appealing and affordable red wine will pair very nicely with chicken parmigianna. Enjoy – Ken

Winemaker Notes: Lighter bodied and aromatic with notes of cherry, spice, and a hint of leather and herbs. Solid cherry fruit and a hint of cassis with medium tannins in the finish. Blended with 12% Cabernet Sauvignon that adds structure and body.

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