Is He Dead Merlot 2018

Are we certain The Count is dead…?

Our 2018 Merlot offers a complex and full-bodied, yet traditionally smooth and balanced experience from bouquet to finish. This unfiltered wine showcases the depth of traditional winemaking, aged to perfection after a 5-week fermentation and 12+ months of rest in Romanian oak barrels. The exotic influence of the oak brings forward a rich, woody aroma, accented by lush notes of plum jam and a delicate touch of vanilla. Serve at 18 degrees to savor every sip.
The details

Pairs Well With: red meat, spicy sausages, matured cheese, and dark chocolate.

Tasting Notes: Oak, Plum Jam, Vanilla

Varietal: Menestrel Merlot, DOC-CMD

Vintage: 2018

The story

The novel’s final battle scene with the Band of Heroes and Dracula culminates with him crumbling into a cloud of dust. Jonathan Harker, desperate to free his beloved Mina from the persuasions of the vampire, slices Dracula’s throat with his Kukri knife, and Quincey Morris thrusts his Bowie knife into his chest. Bram Stoker unearthed the lore that suggests a wooden stake must be used to kill a vampire, so why the Bowie knife? Can we really be certain that this was truly Dracula’s demise, or is there yet another chapter of this immortal’s life yet to be revealed…?

This Merlot… a seductive vintage, dark as the midnight sky over Carpathian peaks. Imagine its deep crimson hue, almost as rich as freshly spilt blood. The aroma – rich, jammy plums with hints of oak and vanilla – conjures images of moss-covered castles and ancient cellars. Each sip is a velvet caress, smooth yet robust, leaving a faint warmth that lingers, like a whisper in the dead of night. It is not just a drink; it is a feast, a symphony of shadows and secrets that awakens even the most dormant desires…

Label IsHeDeadMerlot2018
Awards
Falstaff​:
92/100 Austria
Daniele Cernilli:
94/100 Italy
Gambero Rosso​:
Tre bicchieri Italy