Bonterra Merlot 2007 Wine Review

Natalie's Score: 90/100

Vintages Wine Panel: Bonterra was among the first wave of California’s major wine producers to embrace organic grape-growing and sustainable farming practices. This Merlot was crafted from certified organically grown grapes and offers aromas of cherry, cranberry, chocolate and spice. The palate is dry and well balanced, with luxuriously round tannins that are wonderfully integrated into the fruit. The medium-long finish leaves you with a lovely spiciness. My note: You don't have to be tie-dyed t-shirt wearing hippie to love organic wines these days. Bonterra has fashioned a lovely rich Merlot that will please just about anyone. Aromas of ripe blackberries, black cherries and plums are gently wrapped in a wisp of smoky oak. A wonderful 5 p.m. wine, one I'd call "Mommy's little helper." This wine, made from organic grapes, contains just 11 mg/L of free sulfur

Merlot food pairings: pizza featuring mushrooms and basil pesto, grilled steak, cheeseburgers, grilled cheese sandwiches, ostrich, veal stuffed sausages.

This Bonterra Merlot 2007 was reviewed on January 8, 2011 by Natalie MacLean

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