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Charles Smith The Velvet Devil Merlot 2019 Wine Review

Charles Smith The Velvet Devil Merlot 2019

Charles Smith The Velvet Devil Merlot 2019

Washington, United States

Community Score:89/100

Community Reviews: 3

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Price: $18.95

Drink: 2022-2025

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.5%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Charles Smith

Agent: Arterra Wines Canada Inc.

Natalie's Score: 90/100

From Charles Smith Wines, The Velvet Devil 2019 Merlot is amazing value at $17 from the cool-climate Washington wine region. Dry, medium-bodied with zesty acidity, look for ripe plum, cassis, blueberry, wild strawberry, mocha and savoury herb flavours vibrant and plushy on the palate. A crowd pleasing Merlot which includes 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 1% Malbec. Enjoy with burgers and ribs from the grill.

Merlot food pairings: grilled pork ribs, lamb chops, grilled sausages.

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This Charles Smith The Velvet Devil Merlot 2019 was reviewed on October 8, 2022 by Natalie MacLean

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Trent Mayers rated this wine as 88/100 with the following review:

A great every day, crowd pleasing wine that was created in answer to Merlot being ridiculed in the movie from the 90s, Sideways. It has 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and a splash of Malbec in the blend that makes for a nicely fruity, full bodied wine filled with sweet blackberry jam, blueberry, red plum, tobacco, and coconut, vanilla underpinning. It’s a cheerful red that would match up with regular/veggie burgers or meatballs in tomato sauce.
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From Charles Smith Wines, The Velvet Devil 2019 Merlot is amazing value at $17. A crowd pleaser red produced from mostly Merlot grapes sourced from the cool-climate Washington wine region. Plushy and food friendly with ripe dark fruit, savoury herbs, cedar brush and well-integrated oak spice on the palate. Pour this smooth and velvety wine with mushroom burgers or lamb chops from the grill. - Community Wine Reviews

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