2023 Merlot Holiday Reserve

The Eastwood 2023 Holiday Reserve Merlot pairs wonderfully with roasted meats, holiday stuffing, grilled vegetables, and hearty pasta dishes.

In the tasting room, enjoy a glass of the 2023 Holiday Reserve Merlot with a flatbread or the charcuterie board, which includes a colorful and delicious arrangement of cured meats, artisanal cheeses, and flavorful accompaniments including fig jam, olives, and apricots and served with fresh crusty crostinis from Albemarle Baking Company.

Varietal
Merlot

Tasting Notes
Black Cherry - Bakers Chocolate - White Pepper
Body: Medium
Acidity: Medium

Velvety Tannins

Winemaking
Tech Notes: Aged in a mix of French and American oak barrels for 21 months. 
ABV: 13%

Fruit forward with pronounced notes of black cherry along with light aromas of baker’s chocolate, spice, and vanilla. Dry, medium-bodied and smooth with velvety tannins and moderate acidity.