Happy Wine Wednesday! This Wednesday’s wine of choice is this Red Diamond Merlot, made in Washington State.
Like all great wines, there’s a story behind this one.
I (a tad apprehensively, I’ll admit) asked my other half to pick up a bottle of red wine to have with dinner one night. I usually lean towards various red blends that tend to be on the softer side, although my horizons are broadening thank goodness. What does my husband pick up? Not a red blend, but a merlot! Now, I had only tried a merlot one other time and it was so bitter and very dry. I looked at Marty (husband’s name) as he proudly set down the bottle of Red Diamond Merlot. In all fairness, it was red. I asked for a red wine, right? I told him that it wasn’t really what I was hoping he’d get, and I could see the look of defeat settling across his face. Quickly trying to recover his mood I said, “Well, I’ve only tried a merlot once and didn’t like it– but this one could be good!!”
And, happy ending to the story, it was good.
It’s nothing like the merlot I had tried previously. It’s on the softer side, not harsh, and even a little airy. The flavor is strong but fruit undertones really make this wine enjoyable. (I’m by no means a wine connoisseur, I just know what I like.)
And there you have it, my wine choice for this wine Wednesday.
Happy wine Wednesday to all! Half way through the work week :-)
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