Smoking Loon
The Original California Merlot
California, USA

Deep red with big red fruit aromas and crushed spice. On the palate blackberry and tart cherry flavors with some espresso notes. Tannins are a bit harsh and a little hot with an alcohol burn. Pass, not worth it. Tasting Sample.
Deep red with big red fruit aromas and crushed spice. On the palate blackberry and tart cherry flavors with some espresso notes. Tannins are a bit harsh and a little hot with an alcohol burn. Pass, not worth it. Tasting Sample.
Mar 5th, 2018
Ruby in color with medium intensity and a reddish rim.
Fruity nose of plums, cherries, stewed strawberries, oak, licorice, spices, chocolates, smoke, earth, peppermint, light coffee and black pepper.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity and nice legs.
Dry on the palate with cherries, plums, strawberries, currants, vanilla, licorice, cloves, wood, earth and peppercorn.
Short finish with soft tannins and tangy cranberries.
This is a simple Merlot from Chile. Nicely balanced and easy drinking. Not as fruity as their red blend, but the tangy ending makes it interesting.
Good right out of the bottle, and good for parties or as a sipping wine.
13.5% alcohol by volume.
Ruby in color with medium intensity and a reddish rim.
Fruity nose of plums, cherries, stewed strawberries, oak, licorice, spices, chocolates, smoke, earth, peppermint, light coffee and black pepper.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity and nice legs.
Dry on the palate with cherries, plums, strawberries, currants, vanilla, licorice, cloves, wood, earth and peppercorn.
Short finish with soft tannins and tangy cranberries.
This is a simple Merlot from Chile. Nicely balanced and easy drinking. Not as fruity as their red blend, but the tangy ending makes it interesting.
Good right out of the bottle, and good for parties or as a sipping wine.
13.5% alcohol by volume.

Full body & well balanced. Fruity with tannin. 😊
Full body & well balanced. Fruity with tannin. 😊
Jan 17th, 2017Loved this. Gift from Amy when she stayed over :)
Loved this. Gift from Amy when she stayed over :)
Oct 26th, 2018Absolutely delicious. Smooth, rich, light bodied.
Absolutely delicious. Smooth, rich, light bodied.
Jan 13th, 2018This was an enjoyable, easy to drink, yet flavorful merlot. Would but again!
This was an enjoyable, easy to drink, yet flavorful merlot. Would but again!
Nov 13th, 2017




