Wine Unfiltered

Wild Heart Winery 2003 Central Coast Merlot

$45

Venice in a glass. Deep oaky fruit, vanilla, sensual texture, tons of baking spices and hint of incense. Smooth, ripe, elegant.

Not cheap. I didn’t care. It was joy in a bottle for me.

SPECS:

Barrel aged

Bottled in June of 2008

109 cases produced

15.2% alcohol

Convivial Pairing: meats, chocolate, love

Movie Pairing: “Dangerous Beauty” starring Catherine McCormack, Rufus Sewell and Oliver Platt

Rating: d12

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