Tasting 3: Blackstone Merlot

Name: Blackstone
Variety: Merlot
Region: California
Country: United States
Year: 2014
Price: $7 per glass or $26 per bottle
Location: Quail Creek Golf & Country Club

Critics' Review:
"The signature style of Blackstone is an integrated Merlot with rich fruit; surrounded by elegant creaminess, supple oak flavors and firm tannins. This Merlot is friendly, flavorful and balanced, encouraging the marriage between food and wine. Enjoy at home or in fine restaurants with a variety of flavorful cuisines."

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My Review:

This wine was absolutely fabulous! It is a medium body wine that has the perfect balance of cherry, fruity flavors and tannic, mineral flavors. The wine was extremely good because it also left you wanting more after the first sip. This wine flows very softly leaving a lingering mouth-watering effect. It is a delicate, dry wine that reveals raspberry flavors as well as a hint of vanilla. I would definitely recommend this wine because it is a solid Merlot option that I think most people would enjoy. For the price as well, it is a great wine that I will be purchasing again!