Ariel California Merlot has aromas of cherry, raspberry and cassis, combined with a white chocolate, clove and oak bouquet from the barrel aging.
It reaches optimum maturity two years after bottling, when it can be enjoyed immediately or held up to seven years before drinking. From California, the wine is soft and light with subtle berry flavours and is one of the rare nonalcoholic Merlot’s in the world.
Ideal to serve with:
Serve with beef, lamb, and wild game dishes.
Winemaking Notes:
Ariel California Merlot offers all the benefits of a red wine, with less than half of one percent alcohol (
After fermentation, the wine was separated from the skins and a portion moved to small French oak barrels for aging. Just prior to bottling, the alcohol is gently removed by cold filtration.
Profile:
Alcohol: 0.15% by volume
Varietal Profile:
85% Merlot,
10% Cabernet Sauvignon,
5% other reds
Calories / Serving : 24 approximately
Bottle size 750 ml
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