About the wine
Seductively-smooth Merlot from California's North Coast
This decadent red is jam-packed with flavors like red cherries and plums with a smooth, balanced finish (thanks to a dash of California Cab).
Tom scoured Lake County to find you the best grapes for your rich and robust Merlot – then aged the wine on both French and American oak for soft, silky texture.
A top-shelf, already-aged North Coast Merlot like this will sell for more than double elsewhere. Decant or open the bottle an hour before grilling up a juicy ribeye... ahhhh. Bliss.
Best before
I expect this wine to improve for 3-5 years, though it can be enjoyed right away.
Serving advice
Open 45-60 minutes before serving. Try to save half the bottle and recork it to finish the next day the first time you try it.
Food match
Roast lamb or duck would be great.
Contains sulphites
Always check the label
USA
North Coast
Merlot
Smooth Red
14.3% ABV
750ml
Wine profile
Meet the winemaker - Tom Shula
- Tom – a lifelong wine enthusiast – was one of our first 1,000 customers when Naked launched in 2012 – a founding Angel.
- Tom's passion for wine led him to the next step – winemaking – and around 50,000 Angels teamed up and raised about a million bucks for Tom to follow his dream.
- Today – thanks to your continued support – Tom is working with world-class vineyards and making award-winning wines at a professional, state-of-the-art winery – just for you.
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