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Blackstone
2006 Merlot, California

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Story

  • Founded in 1990, Blackstone's Signature wine style is friendly, flavorful and balanced.
  • #1 selling Merlot in the U.S.

    • Description

  • A medium-bodied, dry, soft and smooth Merlot with aromas and flavors of raspberry, dark cherry and toasted brown sugar

    • Why Drink This Wine

  • Award winning California Merlot that has for years been the best-selling Merlot in the US

    • Our Peers

  • Chateau Ste Michelle, Beringer Founders Estate, Bogle, Folie a Deux

    • Additional Information

  • 85% Merlot, 9% Syrah, 2% Cabernet Franc, 2% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Malbec
  • 30% aged in French/American oak
  • Tasting Notes

    • Taste Profile

    Blackstone Taste Profile