Merlot "Nom de Zeus" Switzerland and risottos

and risottos

finishing with a hint of oak and notes of orange flesh and blackberry bramble

lifted character of carbonic maceration adding a distinctive vivid fruitiness

it is one of Switzerland’s most widely planted white varietals

Merlot "Nom de Zeus" Switzerland and risottosWhen we think of Merlot, most of us have flashbacks to Sideways. Even though that is one of my favorite moves of all time, people have had the hardest time giving Merlot another shot. Switzerland is home to some of the most incredible Merlots in the world, and it is well worth exploring this marvelous red again. Bouquet: Invigorating aromas of currants, cedar, boysenberries, and dark cherries. Palate: Wholey well balanced with notes of vanilla, backed