Woodbridge Merlot

Our 2015 Merlot displays rich aromas of cherry chocolate and red berries with enticing flavors of cherry cola and toasty mocha oak. This full-bodied wine possesses well-balanced acidity and beautifully integrated tannins creating complexity and structure. Its soft versatile style complements grilled meats especially steak pork chops and hamburgers. Enjoy this savory wine with hearty pasta with Bolognese sauce. VINTAGE The 2015 growing season started with a dry mild winter and ramped up quickly from there. Similar conditions continued throughout the springwith the summer months warming up a bit causing the grapes to fully ripen. The season ended just as it began earlier than usual. After the twoprevious vintages delivered large crops this one hit the reset button with lower-than-average yields. The result: wines with highly concentrated flavors and bright acidity. GROWING REGION A portion of the grapes used to create our Merlot originates from the Lodi American Viticultu