Brander 2018 Merlot
Featured in our Gold Wine of the Month Club
- Los Olivos District AVA
- 91 Points — Antonio Galloni's Vinous
- Appellation
- Mesa Verde Vineyard, Los Olivos District - Santa Ynez Valley AVA
- Grapes
- 100% Merlot
- Aged
- 14 months in oak and stainless steel
- Cases Produced
- 676
- Alcohol
- 13.8%
- Sweetness Level
- Dry
- Winemaking
- Organic vineyard practices (not certified), hand-harvested
- Diet Friendly
- Low sugar, Low carb, Paleo, Keto
The Brander Merlot is always a favorite crowd pleaser, and the 2018 is no different. The ninth vintage from the neighboring Mesa Verde Vineyard in the Santa Ynez Valley’s Los Olivos District, the 2018 Merlot is bold, bright and well balanced from start to finish. Dark ruby in color, this wine offers gorgeous, pure fruit with a nose of fresh strawberry and flavors of cherry, raspberry and peaches. The medium weight of this wine makes it the perfect choice to enjoy this summer outdoors with a meal or on its own. Enjoy!
Asian Spiced Baby Back Ribs
These juicy, spicy, sweet, meaty ribs are the perfect combination for our bright, fruit forward, vibrant Merlot from your recent wine subscription delivery!
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Bistecca alla Fiorentina
This flaghip, Tuscan steak is a wonderful accompaniment to Fattoria Montecchio's 2015 "La Papessa" Merlot, IGT from your most recent wine of the month club shipment.
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Pork Chile Verde
Enjoy this unique recipe with the remainder of your Clairvaux Merlot from our wine subscription box. Cheers!
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Red Hill Meat Loaf
Enjoy a tasty version of your classic meatloaf! Pair with a Merlot straight from your wine of the month box. Cheers!
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Leg of Lamb Shawarma
Try this special lamb shawarma recipe with the Merlot from your latest Gold Wine Club shipment!
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