2021 Chelsea Merlot, Guidestone Rise, Alexander Valley
Tasting Note: Deep purple hue. Tantalizing aromas of ripe cherry, blueberry and black plum. Complexed with a hint of vanilla oak but very vibrant. The mouth has immediate fine-grained tannins and a lively complexity, this is a lovely expression of Alexander Valley Merlot. Flavors are rich and fleshy, with luxurious layers of black berry, red licorice, fig compote, blueberry and crushed rose petal flowing to a long, elegant finish. Lots of tension and totally fruit driven.
Awards & Accolades
2020 Chelsea Merlot, Guidestone Rise, Alexander Valley
Tasting Note: This wine has a vibrant, dark purple hue. The nose shows gorgeous red cherry and blueberry aromas with background spice. Soft red fruit characters, accented by black tea flavors makes the mouth immediately pleasing. Tannins are round and soft with a nice acid to balance. It finishes with long and supple tannins.
Awards & Accolades
- 91 points – James Suckling
2020 Chelsea Merlot, Salmon's Leap, Dry Creek Valley
Tasting Note: This wine has a mid-purple color. Our vineyard highlights the best characteristics that we love in a merlot. Intense dark red fruit in the nose. Notes of plum and black cherry combined with subtle notes of cassis and mocha; dark chocolate and blonde tobacco create a complex and aromatic wine. The ripe and rund tannins linger in your mouth creating an everlasting finish.
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2019 Chelsea Merlot, Guidestone Rise, Alexander Valley
Tasting Note:Intense purple and reds in color. The aromatics are opulent and very floral. No spice but more depth and richness than normal Merlots. Black fruits were a common theme. Black cherry and plum in the nose. The mouth follows with rich dark fruits of plum, blackberry and some chocolate texture. Lush ripe tannins, full body and the nice creamy velvet tongue-wrapping flavor. Drink for 20 years.
Awards & Accolades
- 90 points – Wildfred Wong
2019 Chelsea Merlot, Salmon's Leap, Dry Creek Valley
Tasting Note:Mid-purple edge with a brilliant red middle. With the great water-holding-capacity soil we are able to make full flavored Merlot with balanced acid and tannin. We highlight the elegance of the varietal with sweet fruit aromas of plum, blueberry and dark chocolate. In the mouth: Velvety tannins and a beautiful salinity makes you want to take another sip. Coffee and cedar along with a mix of blackberries and baking spice makes the Merlot complex and elegant, offering smooth layers of pomegranate and a depth of dark chocolate carrying through the persistent finish. Drink through 2031.
Awards & Accolades
- 90 points – Wildfred Wong
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2020 Goldschmidt Vineyards Merlot Alexander Valley Guidestone Rise Chelsea
4 Aug, 2022 – A rich, generous red with sweet plums, cocoa beans, cherries and some baked red chili pepper. Flattering and easy, with medium to full body and powdery tannins. Drink now.