I'm looking for a full bodied Red that has very little astringency. I have about 22 months before a pretty important family event. I'd like to make a nice kit that we can open at the party.
After a ton of reading, I'm debating the Eclipse Napa Valley Stag's Leap Merlot and leaving a little of the initial oak out and not using the sorbate.
All +/- comments about this wine or recommendations for another are appriciated.
We really don't like the strongly astringent wines (I think this is the over the top tannins). We also like a wine with a nice fruity aroma.
Let me know,
Thanks
AJ
BTW: I'm loving this site, there is a crazy amount of great info here!
After a ton of reading, I'm debating the Eclipse Napa Valley Stag's Leap Merlot and leaving a little of the initial oak out and not using the sorbate.
All +/- comments about this wine or recommendations for another are appriciated.
We really don't like the strongly astringent wines (I think this is the over the top tannins). We also like a wine with a nice fruity aroma.
Let me know,
Thanks
AJ
BTW: I'm loving this site, there is a crazy amount of great info here!
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