SOLD OUTCline 1989 Merlot
Featured in our Gold Wine of the Month Club
- Contra Costa County region
- 90 Points — Wine & Spirits Magazine
- Gold Medal — American Wine Competition
- Appellation
- Contra Costa County
- Grapes
- 80% Merlot, 5% Mourvèdre, 5% Carignane
- Aged
- 17 months
- Cases Produced
- 369
- Enjoy Until
- 1999
Wine & Spirits magazine rated this one a '90', finding it an "exceptional" Merlot! "Cherries dominate the nose, with elegant toasty oak and light mint accenting this well made wine. Very soft and inviting on entry, not too tannic. If you like red wine with chocolate, serve with chocolate covered cherries."
The Clines decide to blend with 10% Mourvèdre to add complexity - something that has never been done before. Five percent Carignane is also used. The result is a taste to behold! Merlot means "little blackbird" in Bordeaux dialect. It gets the name from its small size, black color, and the fact that birds love to eat them.
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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Chinese Black Tea Chicken
This delicious recipe by Marilyn Tsai is full of unique and wonderful flavors. The black tea adds just enough to bring out the other spices. Pair it with a glass of Greenwood Ridge Merlot. **Chicken will need to marinate for at least 24 hours.
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