Entwine Merlot Wine Review
What’s interesting about Entwine Merlot from California is that it is part of a partnership the Food Network has with Wente Vineyards. On the bottle was the Food Network logo and an explanation on the back.
Also on the bottle was a description of what to expect. In this case it was notes of plum, cherry and a hint of black tea.
Entwine Merlot Review
I tasted the 2009 vintage of this wine.
Upon opening, the cork was real and in good shape. Just a little ring of wine on one end. Off to a good start for the Entwine Merlot.
The aroma was of dark cherry with only a slight whiff of alcohol. After a slow tipped swirl in the glass, good legs appeared. Not overly thick.
The taste of the Entwine Merlot was a little bit dry. Not unexpected for a Merlot. Smooth with notes of currant and cherry.
No plum or black tea noticed, but that could just be my taste buds.
The finish was round and a little tingly.
Overall I liked Entwine Merlot. It was a good, but not exquisite, Merlot. Likely better with food than on its own. It improved as it had a chance to breathe.
Hi, any recommendations for a cooking wine?
Hi Monique. I don’t think I’d buy any of the wine’s reviewed on this site for cooking.
I’d stick with the cooking wines sold in supermarkets, like Marsala for example.
Or, if you have a good bottle of wine and can’t finish it in a day or two, then use that for cooking.
Hope that helps… Cheers!