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Our Castle Rock Merlot is produced from grapes grown in carefully selected vineyards in California, where the climate and soil quality provide excellent growing conditions for this classic varietal. This elegant medium-bodied wine is vibrant ruby in color with expressive aromas of black cherry, blueberry, plum, and spice.

A fragrant, complex bouquet of ripe blackberry and boysenberry complemented by notes of dark chocolate and toasty oak. Rich and smooth on the palate, the sumptuous dark fruit is balanced by fresh acidity and lush tannins with a lingering, elegant finish and a hint minerality.

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From the winemaker: In 1987, we made our first vintage of a wine styled after the famous First Growth producers of Bordeaux, created with the same uncompromising care as the Grands Vins of those venerable chateaux.

This lush and alluring Merlot draws you in with aromas of ripe blueberry, raspberry jam, chocolate truffles and toasty barrel spice. On the palate it is silky and full-bodied, with a robust texture that frames the luxurious dark berry flavors as they glide to a long blackberry pie and cracked pepper finish. 

The blend is mainly Merlot, with smaller amounts of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine is as succulent and delicious as anything out there, soft and sensual, with intricate black cherry, cola, violet, cocoa and cedar flavors. You can call it Right Bank in that respect.