| Name: | Toasted Head Merlot |
| Rating: | 3 Stars |
| Winery: | R. H. Phillips |
| Vintage: | 2005 |
| Varietal: | Merlot |
| Country: | United States |
| Region: | California: North coast |
| Retail Price: | 13.99 USD |
| Alcohol: | 13.5% |
This is one of Lucinda's favorite wines, and mine too. Maybe because we have a limited selection around here. The Toasted Head Merlot is a good utility wine that goes well with various dishes. We had filet mignon, sweet potato, asparagus, and mushrooms. One of the best filets I have ever cooked.
The wine has a clear medium ruby color with a moderate aroma of earthy fruit. It is a young wine as it is only a 2005. This toasted Head Merlot is slightly off dry with medium body. It's rather lively with nice round medium tannins. Some of the flavors we picked up on were cherry, spices, pepper, and an earthy flavor I can't describe. The flavor sits in your mouth for what seems to be a long time after you swallow it. If you haven't tried it yet, get some. You wont be disappointed.
