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Discover Vampire Merlot 750ml:
Vampire Merlot is a full-bodied red wine with a deep, dark color and a smooth, velvety finish. This wine is made from a blend of Merlot grapes grown in the sunny vineyards of California. The grapes are harvested at the peak of ripeness and then aged in oak barrels for a minimum of 12 months. The result is a wine with a complex flavor profile that is sure to please.
On the nose, Vampire Merlot has aromas of ripe blackberry, plum, and cherry, with hints of spice and oak. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and smooth, with flavors of dark fruit, blackberry, and plum, along with notes of oak, tobacco, and spice. The finish is long and lingering, with a hint of sweetness.
This wine pairs well with a variety of dishes, from grilled meats to rich pastas. It is also a great choice for sipping on its own. Enjoy Vampire Merlot and experience the dark, mysterious side of wine.
Producer Notes: Vampire Vineyards
Vampire Vineyards is a drinks producer that is based in Paso Robles, California. The company was founded in 1985 by Michael Machat, who was inspired by the legend of Count Dracula and the vampire mythos. The company produces a range of wines that are named after various vampire-related themes, such as Dracula, Fangria, and Trueblood.
The wines produced by Vampire Vineyards are made from grapes that are grown in the Paso Robles region of California. The region is known for its warm climate and fertile soil, which are ideal for growing high-quality grapes. The company uses traditional winemaking techniques to produce its wines, which are aged in oak barrels to give them a rich, complex flavor.
One of the most famous drinks produced by Vampire Vineyards is its Vampire Cabernet Sauvignon. This wine is made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes and has a deep, dark color and a rich, full-bodied flavor. It is aged in oak barrels for 18 months, which gives it a smooth, velvety texture and a complex flavor profile.
Another popular drink produced by Vampire Vineyards is its Trueblood Syrah. This wine is made from 100% Syrah grapes and has a deep, dark color and a rich, fruity flavor. It is aged in oak barrels for 12 months, which gives it a smooth, velvety texture and a complex flavor profile.
In addition to its wines, Vampire Vineyards also produces a range of other drinks, including Fangria, which is a red wine sangria that is infused with fruit and spices, and Vampire Vodka, which is a premium vodka that is distilled from grapes.
Overall, Vampire Vineyards is a unique and innovative drinks producer that has gained a loyal following among fans of the vampire mythos. Its wines are known for their rich, complex flavors and their association with the world of vampires and the supernatural.
Critical Acclaim
100
James Suckling
This is an extraordinary merlot with such purity and focus. Flowers such as violets and hints of orange peel. It is full-bodied yet incredibly energetic and structured. The finish goes on for minutes. Seamless texture. Fresh yet dense. Contrasty. Best Redigaffi ever. Hard not to drink now but a wine for decades.
99
Wilfred Wong
COMMENTARY: One of the most amazing wines I have ever tasted—thanks to James Suckling and the producers for making this wine available to evaluate at the Great Wines of Italy tasting in San Francisco. When I first got to this wine, I was already aware that JS had given this wine 100 points. I was ready to taste and be skeptical as I am supposed to be, but this wine stole the show, now I can't get it out of my mind. While it started out slowly, it quickly took center stage and made my palate stand at attention. TASTING NOTES: The 2015 Tua Rita Redigaffi is one of the world's greatest Merlots. Intense in color and concentrated with blue and black fruits, this oak-accented full-bodied red shows incredible balance and class. The wine's completeness is undeniable. (Tasted: March 11, 2018, San Francisco, CA)
98
Decanter
This has a youthful nose dominated by exotic oak notes of cedar, incense, cigar box and cinnamon, interlaced with bright floral notes of violets, ripe blackcurrants and cream. It shows fantastic precision and intensity of flavour and aroma, with beautifully refined tannins, huge concentration and a seductively silky texture, gliding effortlessly across the palate. This wine is still very much a baby, but is already an obvious beauty! This 2015 vintage has everything going for it; it's so seductive and is approachable young, but will benefit from cellaring and will last for at least 20 years or more.
Drinking Window 2019 - 2040
97
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
No surprise, Tua Rita delivers yet another unbelievable edition of its legendary Merlot from Coastal Tuscany. The 2015 Redigaffi is a blockbuster, a beautiful and expressive blockbuster at that. This vintage delivers a unique level of intensity and power that is very much linked to the easily ripened fruit obtained in this warm and sunny vintage. Despite that inner bulk and power, the wine reveals an elegant sense of harmony and depth. Etched mineral or graphite notes segue to black fruit, spice, leather, mocha and toasted espresso bean. The wine is structured and firm in terms of mouthfeel.
About the Producer: Vampire Winery
The Machat family's palates have developed over the last two decades since the initial production of Vampire Merlot wine in Transylvania. For their Vampire Brand, they started making better and better wine.So, in 2007, the Machat family uprooted their Transylvanian ties and relocated their winemaking operations to California, where they now live. Paso Robles was the site of the first California production. The Machats started extending Vampire the next year, adding Dracula and Trueblood to their top line of wines.The Machats built a winery in Napa, where they make Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay, to satisfy their unquenchable desire for ever more unique and refined wines. Their Trueblood Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon earned the first of many Gold Medals at the Los Angeles International Wine and Spirits Competition in May 2014, scoring 90 points.
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