Line 39, California (United States) Merlot 2013

Jun 4, 2015

By Rich Cook

It’s easy to find quality wine when you’re paying 30 dollars and up, but it’s another matter entirely to locate the good stuff at what I call daily drinking prices.  This Merlot will be finding its way on to restaurant wine lists as a value leader in the by-the-glass category.  It’s unabashedly true to type, with bright black cherry and blackberry fruit, a touch of dried herbs, some fall spice, and rich sweet oak that comes forward in the finish.  No "Cabernization" here — just a great bottle of Merlot.  A Platinum Award winner at the 2015 Critics Challenge International Wine Competition.

Country / Region

United States

Appellation

California

Grape Variety

Merlot

Color

Red

Vintage

2013

Score

94

Price

US $ 10.00

Producer

Line 39