Villa San-Juliette Winery
2013 VSJ Merlot
Villa San-Juliette Estate
Paso Robles AVA
Villa San-Juliette Estate
Alcohol: 15%
Tough, brazen, and dense: Villa San-Juliette Merlot boldly lives up to the esteemed reputation of this noble varietal’s former glory. Harvested from...
Tough, brazen, and dense: Villa San-Juliette Merlot boldly lives up to the esteemed reputation of this noble varietal’s former glory. Harvested from a seasoned block that yields just 2.5 tons to the acre, the fruit is ripe and highly concentrated. Just peering into the dark purple depths of a gorgeous glass of this wine shows that it is hardly another gentle or forgettable quaffer. Its aromatics intrigue, with heady notes of clove, hickory smoke, and beef au jus. Dominant on the palate, big anise, olive oil, and maple flavors interweave with firm tannins that melt with rich, saucy beef dishes and juicy tenderloin.