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Trig Point, Diamond Dust Vineyard Merlot, 2023

Red Wine from California, United States
by Trig Point
$25.99
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Old-school Alexander Valley Merlot, made with Pomerol on the brain. Trig Point is the site-specific project Nick and Yolyn Goldschmidt launched in 1998 after Nick's decades running Simi and other major California houses. The Diamond Dust Vineyard lies just south of Geyserville in the cooler southern stretch of Alexander Valley, where slightly richer soils give Merlot more depth and grip without sacrificing freshness. The 2023 is 100% Merlot (clone 337), hand-harvested, fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel and aged 12 months in used oak so the fruit can speak first. Expect a bold, velvety mouthful of red cherry, blueberry and plum with cocoa-dusted edges and supple, polished tannins. Approachable now, plush enough for the table tonight, and built to flatter a steak.

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92 points

"This bright and juicy Merlot gives big, round aromas of baked cherry, plum and cocoa on the nose, with rich tannin, racy acidity and flavors of mixed berry preserves, chocolate, mint and purple flowers on the palate. Serve this with grilled steak and onions."

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Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Merlot

  • Vintage

    2023

  • Size

    750ml

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Full Bodied

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Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Tailor-made for grilled ribeye, lamb chops, short ribs and burgers. Great with mushroom dishes, roasted duck, eggplant parmesan, or a wedge of aged Gouda and dark chocolate at the close.

Tasting Profile

Red cherry, blueberry and plum framed by cocoa, sweet baking spice and a whisper of cedar. Bold and velvety on the palate, with medium acidity, polished tannins and a long, generous finish.

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