Scheid Vineyards, Monterey (California) Merlot 2011

Mar 11, 2015

By Rich Cook

I love Merlot like this that shows lively herbs on the nose, and then keeps them in check on the palate with huge red fruit and stony minerality.  Ripe red cherry, red currant and granite notes tame the bright pepper character, and vibrant acidity carries it all home in lip smacking fashion.  I’d go with white meat here — turkey or chicken with herb butter rubbed under the skin and roasted would be a fine match.  The Best of Monterey County, the Best Merlot, and a Platinum Award winner at the 2015 Monterey International Wine Competition.

Country / Region

California

Appellation

Monterey

Grape Variety

Merlot

Color

Red

Vintage

2011

Score

96

Price

US $ 24.00

Producer

Scheid Vineyards