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Robert Mondavi continues to experiment with spirits barrels, their Rum Barrel-Aged Merlot blends the craftmanship of California winemaking with the exotic tradition of dark rum barrel aging. This results in an incredibly bold and unique sensory expression. Following in the footsteps of our Bourbon Barrel-Aged wines, a portion of this Monterey County Merlot is aged in used Rum barrels. These used barrels impart complex nuances of molasses and toasted coconut. Country: California, USA Type: Wine – Red ABV: 14.5%
Tasting Notes:
With select portions of this merlot wine aged in rum barrels, each sip offers complex and nuanced notes of toasted coconut, molasses, and brown spices. Flavors of ripe plum and blueberry jam accompany notes of sweet molasses, vanilla, mocha, cocoa powder, and spiced rum cake in this California Central Coast wine. A complex and delicious red wine with a long and lush finish.
Best Paired With:
This California red wine pairs perfectly with pasta Bolognese, jerk chicken, coconut curry, and desserts such as Caribbean rum cake! Storage: Cool place at room temperature from 0 to 24 degrees Celsius
