Full Review

Arrington Vineyards

Arrington Vineyards
2020 Russell Family Select, Merlot, Tennessee

Pair this wine with:
Beef Cheese Pasta Pork

Category: Merlot

Date Tasted:
Country: USA
Alcohol: 14% RS: .15%
88 Points
Silver Medal
Highly Recommended
$30

Arrington Vineyards
2020 Russell Family Select, Merlot, Tennessee

Pair this wine with:
Beef Cheese Pasta Pork

Category: Merlot

Date Tasted:
Country: USA
Alcohol: 14% RS: .15%
Dark garnet color. Aromas and flavors of bramble berry pie, vanilla, and clove and sage with a round, crisp, dry medium-to-full body and a warming, intriguing, medium-length finish with shades of fallen red and black fruit, smoky pork fat, clove, and smoked almonds with medium, chewy, coating tannins and light oak flavor. A charming option when you are looking for something lighter and fruitier to pair with your bbq pulled pork.

Tasting Info

Wine Glass Style: Crisp & Lively
Aroma Aroma: bramble berry pie, vanilla, and clove and sage
Taste Flavor: Same as aromas with shades of fallen red and black fruit, smoky pork fat, clove, and smoked almonds
Sweetness Sweetness: Dry
Enjoy Enjoy: Now with food
Recipes Pairing: Baked Ham, Meat Loaf, Lasagna
Bottom Line Bottom Line: A charming option when you are looking for something lighter and fruitier to pair with your bbq pulled pork.

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