STEEPLECHASE - MERLOT


Cliffside - Cabernet Sauvignon


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TASTING NOTES
Steeplechase Merlot - Lush, baked red fruit- red cherry, strawberry and cherry pie. Additional notes of sage, tarragon, baking spices and mocha. This full bodied wine has firm tannins, lively acidity and a lingering finish.


Pairing Notes
When it comes to pairing Steeplechase Merlot the options are limitless. Some delightful food pairings include grilled meats, braised short ribs, hamburgers, tenderloin, Parmesan or Romano cheese, spaghetti with meatballs, fresh herbs, mushrooms, berries, dried cherries, and meats with warm spices or with fruit sauces.


Awards
2007 Steeplechase Merlot - Napa Valley
Bronze Medal Winner 2011 West Coast Wine Competition
Bronze Medal Winner 2011 North of the Gate Wine Competition
Bronze Medal Winner 2011 American Wine Society Commercial Wine Competition
2009 Steeplechase Merlot
Silver Medal Winner 2012 Orange County Fair and Events Center Commercial Wine Competition
2010 Steeplechase Merlot
Silver Medal Winner 2012 Long Beach Grand Cru Wine Competition
2011 Steeplechase Merlot - California Select Cuvee
Silver Medal Winner 2013 New World International Wine Competition
Silver Medal Winner 2013 Critics Challenge International Wine Competition
Bronze Medal Winner 2013 International Women's Wine Competition
Bronze Medal Winner 2014 International Wine Channel TV Wine Competition
2013 Steeplechase Merlot - North Coast
Bronze Medal Winner 2015 West Coast Wine Competition (East Meets West)