Black Box Merlot California
Vintage 2019
by Black Box Wines
Varietal Merlot
Color red
Region California (CA)
Country United States
Medal Score
22.0
8 competition medals
Tasting Notes
Aromas
plumblack cherrymochavanillacedar
Palate
Medium-bodied with soft, rounded tannins and gentle acidity, offering a plush, velvety texture.
Finish
Medium-length finish that lingers with notes of dark berry and a whisper of toasted oak.
Food Pairings
- • grilled pork tenderloin with cherry reduction
- • roast turkey and cranberry sauce
- • margherita pizza with extra basil
- • mushroom risotto
- • aged cheddar cheese board
Serving Temp
16-18°C
Drink Window
Now through 2026
Tasting notes synthesized from this wine's competition results, varietal, region, and vintage profile.
Competition Medals
Gold San Diego International Wine & Spirits Challenge 2022
Gold Critics Challenge International Wine Competition 2020
Gold Sommelier Challenge International Wine Competition 2021
Gold San Diego International Wine & Spirits Challenge 2021
Silver Great American Wine Competition 2021
Silver USA Wine Ratings Competition 2021
Bronze Millennial Wine Beer and Spirits Competition 2021
Bronze San Francisco International Wine Competition 2021
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