SOLD OUTBrutocao 1996 Merlot
Featured in our Gold Wine of the Month Club
- Mendocino AVA
- 90 Points — Wine Enthusiast magazine
- Gold Medal + Best of Class — New World International Competition
- Gold Medal — World Wine Championships
- Appellation
- Mendocino AVA
- Grapes
- 100% Merlot
- Aged
- 16 months in French & American Oak
The Brutocao 1996 Merlot has won so many medals we ran out of room to list them all below! This beautiful Merlot offers billowy aromas of ripe black cherry fruit, with a touch of oaky spice and dried herb. The aroma follows through with deep and dramatic flavors of black fruit and a touch of spice. Velvety smooth mouthfeel as it rolls across the palate to a very long finish. Whether you’re a Merlot fan or not, this delectable wine has wide palate-appeal. A few of the winery’s own tasting notes read, “Hints of blackberry, ripe fruit and fresh earthy/oak nose. Flavors of coffee, dark chocolate and rich plum are very approachable now, and will continue to improve with age.”

Croatian Country Lamb Peka
Pair this Croatian delicacy with a Merlot from Gold Medal Wine Club!
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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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