A Languedoc, France Kosher Merlot

A Languedoc, France Kosher Merlot: Wine Reviewed
Herzog Selection Merlot KP M 2009 Vin de Pays d’Oc 11.5% alcohol about $9

Let’s start by quoting the marketing materials. “Description: Cherry, plum, and vanilla present themselves for your inspection in this well-made southern French wine. Dry, remarkably well-balanced between the fruit and the acids. A wine for a simple meat pasta recipe.” And now for my review.


At the first sips this wine tasted of plums. Its light tannins and acidity were balanced. The first meal centered on slow-cooked London Broil. In response the Merlot’s acidity stepped up and I was getting tobacco. With the accompanying potatoes this wine became moderately powerful.

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