Lipgloss & Wine

At $4 per bottle, Bay Bridge Merlot is an extremely affordable wine and a drop in the bucket as far as experimentation is concerned. ABV 13%, cork closure. This could turn out really poorly - a watery merlot comprised of haste and reject grapes. Or, it could turn out to be a drinkable, not-so-bad value red. Let’s find out!

At first sniff this reeked of acidity, but after aerating for an hour, the wine became drinkable for our taste. It was quite pleasant, at that!

The nose hinted at strawberry and a nutty warmth. This merlot had a simple, sweet flavor profile. We would choose Bay Bridge Merlot as an everyday “wine o’clock” wine or even a dinner wine, but something different for weekends or special occasions.

• Aroma - Strawberry, walnut, oak
• Taste - Medium bodied; apple peel, pear, green grapes; very mild tannins
• Aftertaste - This lingered with fruit for a short while; very mild but pleasant

Would you try Bay Bridge Merlot?

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