Region: Washington
Year: 2011
I did a little holiday shopping at the local Total Wine & More this past weekend. This is definitely my favorite time of year as I always put aside an afternoon or two to spend browsing the aisles of Total Wine. I had bought a few wines that were a little above my normal price range that we will probably enjoy with family around the holidays. When I get to a few of those, I will be sure to review them right here. As I was rounding out my cart though, I was looking for something I could have with dinner that night. I have tried the Radius Merlot before at my Father-in-law's house, and never something that knocked my socks off, but it is always in the top 10 list of wines sold at Total Wine. This bottle caught my eye and was listed as one of the employees favorite wines, so I thought I would give it a try.
Given the Merlot is not one of my favorite wines, I really tried to go in with an open mind. It is obvious lots of people like this vineyard based on how well the Merlot sells. The one thing that was not listed on the bottle were what grapes actually make up this blend. I did a little looking around online, but didn't find it right away, so didn't worry too much about it. When I poured myself a glass, I was a bit underwhelmed by the color. Not a huge deal, but just a bit clearer then I was expecting. It had a decent enough aroma though. A bit of flowers mixed in if I had to chose what stood out most. So, when I went to take a sip, I wasn't that surprised that it just didn't do much for me. It was smooth enough, with a consistent flavor, but didn't stand out to me in any way. Interestingly enough, I asked my wife to take a sip and she just loved it. Maybe I'm missing something because they seem to sell a lot of wine, but I will pass on this, and the Merlot, based on the fact I've tasted quite a few quality wines in and around the same price range lately.
Rating: 3.0 Corks (Not my favorite)
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