Candor, Central Coast (California) Merlot 2008

Jul 21, 2010

By Gerald D. Boyd

 The Candor Winery is part of Hope Family Wines in Paso Robles, California.  The philosophy behind Candor is “to showcase classic varietal flavor.”  Standard red wine tank fermentation was followed by aging in French and American oak barrels for 12 months.  The result is a Merlot with deep ruby color, berry aromas with subtle herbal back notes, bright berry flavors, hints of oak, firm tannins, 14.5% alcohol and good length through the chewy finish.

Country / Region

California

Appellation

Central Coast

Grape Variety

Merlot

Color

Red

Vintage

2008

Score

90

Price

US $ 18.00

Producer

Candor