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Leaping Horse Merlot
Guest Author - Paula S.W. Laurita

A definite best buy wine. This wine is perfect for dinner or friendly conversation.

Recently I was wandering down the wine aisle at the local supermarket. I don't usually buy my wine there, but one bottle caught my eye. It was a 1.5 liter bottle of Leaping Horse Merlot, for $6.99. Mmmmm, this could be an exceptional find, or really bad. I decided to take a chance. The leap of faith was well worth it. This deep red wine can be described as a gift from Ironstone Vineyards in Lodi, California.

I first opened the bottle and poured into my red wine glasses to breathe. My husband tasted it and proclaimed that it was too sweet. I tasted and agreed, but urged that we let it breathe and see how the flavors developed. By the time I was done cooking our steaks the wine had opened up. It then revealed enjoyable flavors and a friendly quality.

As promised by the first taste, this Merlot has prominent fruit flavors, especially berry. The juice and medium body give it a nice feel in the mouth. The finish is clean and simple, with good tannins. It has 13.5% alcohol by volume. It is dry enough to pair with steak. The next night it accompanied smoked wild Alaska salmon and Mesculin salad.

If you are looking for a party wine that won't break the budget, this is an excellent choice. It's accessible nature will be a crowd pleaser.


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Content copyright © 2009 by Paula S.W. Laurita. All rights reserved.
This content was written by Paula S.W. Laurita. If you wish to use this content in any manner, you need written permission. Contact Peter F May for details.

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