Tasting- Barefoot Merlot

 

Name: Barefoot Merlot

Variety: Merlot

Region: Modesto, California 

Year: 2003

Price: $6.99 (on sale)

Shop review:

This wine exudes ample blackberry, raspberry, and dark chocolate with a touch of anise. Surprisingly smooth finish. - Rachelle O’Connor

Wine Folley: pg 131

Merlot was described as having a smoky and chocolaty finish. I could definitely taste the smoky finish, but not as much the chocolaty finish. The flavor of the wine is noted to have a cherry and dried herb flavor. I was able to taste those flavors. 

Personal review: 

Overall, this wine was a rather dry, medium-body wine. The smell and taste both had cherry and smokey finishes to it. The chocolate and vanilla flavor did not come out to me, but I could taste the dried herbs.