Avennia Lydian Merlot 2018
Avennia Lydian Merlot 2018
Merlot is a red wine grape variety (Vitis vinifera) with strong historic ties to Bordeaux and the southwest regions of France. It is associated equally with easy-drinking red wines and the great labels of Saint-Emilion and Pomerol.
Smooth, rounded and "easy drinking" are common descriptions of Merlot wines. The main reason for this is that Merlot grapes are relatively large in relation to their pips and the thickness of the skins, in which tannins are found. For this reason, the variety is often used to soften wines made from more tannic varieties. That said, in regions such as Pomerol and Saint-Émilion, the grape can achieve great power, depth and structure.
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91 Wine Enthusiast
Lydian is a side project from the people at Avennia, blending declassified fruit with wine from other sources. High-toned aromas of dried and fresh herbs, ripe red raspberry, sandalwood and cherry are followed by a full-flavored palate. A lovely sense of acidity and tannin structure connects it all. Sean P. Sullivan
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Avennia Lydian Merlot 2018
Merlot is a red wine grape variety (Vitis vinifera) with strong historic ties to Bordeaux and the southwest regions of France. It is associated equally with easy-drinking red wines and the great labels of Saint-Emilion and Pomerol.
Smooth, rounded and "easy drinking" are common descriptions of Merlot wines. The main reason for this is that Merlot grapes are relatively large in relation to their pips and the thickness of the skins, in which tannins are found. For this reason, the variety is often used to soften wines made from more tannic varieties. That said, in regions such as Pomerol and Saint-Émilion, the grape can achieve great power, depth and structure.
Critical Acclaim
91 Wine Enthusiast
Lydian is a side project from the people at Avennia, blending declassified fruit with wine from other sources. High-toned aromas of dried and fresh herbs, ripe red raspberry, sandalwood and cherry are followed by a full-flavored palate. A lovely sense of acidity and tannin structure connects it all. Sean P. Sullivan
