Saturday, March 19, 2016

Tasting #25 Peter Mertes Sweet Red Dornfelder

Tasting #25 Peter Mertes Sweet Red Dornfelder

Name: Peter Mertes Sweet Red Dornfelder
Varietal(s): Dornfelder
Region: California, Germany
Year: 2014
Price: $12

Winery review: The trademark German red grape varietal Dornfelder has a lovely purity of soft red berry fruit. Integrated soft tannins combined with forward fruit flavors make for a perfectly balanced everyday sipping wine. Great with grilled red meat, sausage and chicken. Best served slightly chilled.

Personal review:  The sweetness was very apparent on the nose, with fruit aromas of raspberry, strawberry, and cherry. These notes were also apparent on the palate. The finish on this did not linger, but the sweetness would pair well with sharp cheeses or anything spicy.

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