Friday, April 2, 2021

2017 Francis Coppola Blue Label Merlot


2017 Francis Coppola Blue Label Merlot
#14-2021


The Coppola Blue Label Merlot is actually a blend of 25% Petite Sirah, and 75% Merlot.  The grapes come from Sonoma, Monterey, and Paso Robles.  The flavor reminds me of a Claret from St Emilion, one of the regions in Bordeaux famous for its Merlot blends.

The nose sallies forth like a basket of fresh fruit with the aromas of blueberries and cherries.  The flavors definitely signal blueberry, cherry and a little dark chocolate.  the finish contains mild tannins, which enhance the lingering fruit presence on the palate  The alcohol content is 14.3%, and Norm's score is 89.  

A bottle of Coppola Merlot was a congenial companion for our Chicken Parmesan, sided with linguine in Marinara Sauce, and an avocado salad.  "Bon Appetite"


score: 89
price: $14 - $17

Norm


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