SOLD OUTSchug 2013 Merlot
Featured in our Gold Wine of the Month Club
- Sonoma County region
- 91 Points — Wine & Spirits Magazine
- Appellation
- Sangiacomo Vineyards, Los Carneros District - Sonoma Valley
- Grapes
- 79% Merlot, 10% Petit Verdot, 7% Malbec, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Cabernet Franc
- Aged
- 24 months in oak
- Cases Produced
- 665
Schug's 2013 Sonoma Valley Merlot is a classically structured wine crafted in the Bordeaux style that Walter Schug pioneered in California while winemaker of Joseph Phelps Vineyards. The Merlot grapes come from the prized Sangiacomo Vineyards in the Carneros District of southern Sonoma Valley, which is home to a cooler climate that allows Merlot to ripen slowly and develop maximum flavor, while also retaining good acid balance. This Merlot has a spicy bouquet, deep color and full-bodied flavors of cherry, blackberry and spice. Enjoy it with grilled fish, pasta, lamb and steaks.

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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