Mazzocco Dry Creek Sonoma Merlot, Gold Medal winner at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, is a richly aromatic California red with notes of spicy dark cherry, creamy vanilla, toasty oak, and subtle herbal hints. The palate features juicy cherry, currant, and plum flavors layered with caramel and cedar, framed by supple tannins and integrated oak. Balanced and approachable, this Merlot offers a long, elegant finish and excellent aging potential.
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San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2023 GOLD
Wine Tasting Notes Mazzocco Dry Creek Sonoma Merlot offers alluring aromatics of spicy dark cherry and creamy vanilla are laced with toasty oak notes and a subtle herbal essence. A juicy dark cherry core starts and finishes the wine, while supple tannins and integrating oak gently frame it. Traces of caramel and cedar join layers of cherry, currant and plum mid-palate, where the wine coalesces before the lingering finish. Balanced and easy-to-sip, this Merlot still has plenty of backbone for additional bottle aging.