HOUDINI - MERLOT


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TASTING NOTES
Houdini Merlot - Deep ruby with purple hues, ripe blueberry, strawberry, red cherry and a hint of fruit cake and Christmas spices. Finishing of the palate are hints of cocoa, cinnamon and vanilla. Lively acidity, smooth, silky tannins and a persistent finish.


Pairing Notes
Houdini Merlot pairs well with many foods. Some recommended food pairings with Merlot are Bolognese sauce, Béarnaise sauce, grilled meats, grilled swordfish, tuna, caramelized onions, poultry, spaghetti with meatballs, toasted cheese dishes, pizza, pastas, beef tenderloin, fresh herbs, meats with warm spices, chicken, and braised short ribs.


Awards
2007 Houdini Merlot - Oakville
Best of Class/Double Gold Medal Winner 2011 North of the Gate Wine Festival
Best of Class/Gold Medal Winner 2011 Los Angeles International Wine and Spirits Competition
Gold Medal Winner 2011 Monterey Wine Competition
Gold Medal Winner 2011 Critics Challenge International Wine Competition
Gold Medal Winner 2011 Monterey Wine Festival
Gold Medal Winner 2011 San Francisco International Wine Competition
Silver Medal Winner 2011 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Silver Medal Winner 2011 Wine and Food Festival Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Silver Medal Winner 2011 International Eastern Wine Competition
Silver Medal Winner 2011 Hilton Head International Wine Competition
Silver Medal Winner 2012 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
Bronze Medal Winner 2011 West Coast Wine Competition
Bronze Medal Winner 2011 Dallas Morning News Wine Competition
Bronze Medal Winner 2011 Long Beach Grand Cru Wine Competition
Bronze Medal Winner 2011 American Wine Society Commercial Wine Competition
2008 Houdini Merlot Napa Valley - Oakville
Gold Medal Winner 2012 NextGen Wine Competition
Silver Medal Winner 2012 Sommelier Challenge Competition
Silver Medal Winner 2012 Long Beach Grand Cru wine Competition
Bronze Medal Winner 2012 California State Fair Wine Competition
Bronze Medal Winner 2012 San Francisco Wine Competition
Bronze Medal Winner 2012 West Coast Wine Competition
Bronze Medal Winner 2012 Sunset International Wine Competition
Bronze Medal Winner 2012 Grand Harvest Awards
2009 Houdini Merlot Napa Valley - Oakville
Gold Medal Winner 2013 North of the Gate Wine Competition
Silver Medal Winner 2013 International Eastern Wine Competition
Silver Medal Winner 2013 San Diego International Wine Competition
Silver Medal Winner 2013 US National Wine Competition
Silver Medal Winner 2013 Long Beach Grand Cru Wine Competition
Silver Medal Winner 2013 International Women’s Wine Competition
Silver Medal Winner 2013 Critics Challenge International Wine Competition
Silver Medal Winner 2013 San Francisco International Wine Competition
Silver Medal Winner 2013 Sommelier Wine Competition
2010 Houdini Merlot - Oakville
Silver Medal Winner 2013 Grand Harvest Awards
2011 Houdini Merlot - Oakville
Best of Class / Gold Medal Winner 2014 International Wine Channel TV Wine Competition
Silver Medal Winner 2014 San Diego International Wine Festival
Silver Medal Winner 2014 Riverside Wine Competition
Silver Medal Winner 2014 Los Angeles International Wine Competition
Silver Medal Winner 2014 Monterey Wine Festival
Silver Medal Winner 2014 San Francisco International Wine Competition
Bronze Medal Winner 2014 International Women’s Wine Competition
Bronze Medal Winner 2014 Orange County Fair Wine Competition
2012 Houdini Merlot - Oakville
Silver Medal Winner 2014 Grand Harvest Awards, Sonoma, California