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Beringer Founders' Estate Merlot 2010 Wine Review

Beringer Founders' Estate Merlot 2010

Beringer Founders' Estate Merlot 2010

California, United States

Community Score:90/100

Community Reviews: 4

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Price: $17.95

Drink: 2012-2015

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.9%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Beringer

Agent: Mark Anthony Wine & Spirits

Natalie's Score: 89/100

Cedar forest, wild black plum and blackberry on the nose. Some herbal notes mid-palate with a long finish. Decant 2 hours. Full-bodied and balanced.

Merlot food pairings: grilled meats or hearty vegetable dishes.

This Beringer Founders' Estate Merlot 2010 was reviewed on October 13, 2012 by Natalie MacLean

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Pricing & Stock Information

  • BCLDB
  • 534255
  • $13.15 
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  • AGLC
  • 534255

Reviews and Ratings

Darlene Myers - CAPS Student rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

I love this Merlot from California, especially with grilled pork. Smooth flavors of blackberry, plum, and spice make for a really flavorful Merlot. Great with a variety of grilled foods as we approach barbecue season.
Community Reviewer reviewed this wine as follows:

The Beringer Founders’ Estate Merlot is approachable and delicious. Hints of plum and brown spice on the nose compliment the boysenberry, blackberry and blueberry finish on the palate. It’s well-balanced, soft tannins make this wine a perfect accompaniment to a variety of foods, such as grilled meats or hearty vegetable dishes.

Source: NB Liquor Stores
Community Reviewer reviewed this wine as follows:

Le Beringer Founders’ Estate Merlot est approchable et délicieux. Les soupçons de prunes et d’épices brunes au nez complctent le fini de mures de Boysen, de mures et de bleuets au palais. Ses tannins doux et bien équilibrés font de ce vin un

Source: NB Magasin d'Alcool
The Beringer Founders’ Estate Merlot is approachable and delicious. Hints
of plum and brown spice on the nose compliment the boysenberry,
blackberry and blueberry finish on the palate.

1 Member would buy this wine again

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