2019 Schnaitmann 'Simonroth' Merlot Wurttemberg
$64.95
Rainer Schnaitmann’s estate, rooted in 500 years of tradition, has risen to the top of Württemberg’s wine elite. Certified organic since 2016, they hand-pick every grape from the steep Stuttgart-Rems slopes, crafting wines that embody joy and precision. This red offers round blackberry and currant flavors, with hints of bitter cocoa. Supple tannins and a velvety texture guide you to a focused, lingering finish. One bottle? Never enough!
Varietal:
Merlot
Winemaker:
Rainer Schnaitmann
Vintage:
2019
Aging:
18 Months
Oak Treatment:
New and Used German Oak
Appellation:
Baden
Sub-Appellation:
Wurttemberg
Vineyard:
Blend of Premier & Grand Cru
Total Varietal Composition %:
100% Merlot
Alcohol %:
13.5%
Score Wine Enthusiast:
91
SKU #:
1054527
Size:
750 ml Bottle
This has a beautiful nose of crushed berry, spices and bay leaf, with a hint of olive tapenade. It is medium-bodied, with slightly grippy tannins that soften up with air. The long finish of bramble and licorice add beautifully to the overall experience.