Wyethia Flame 2017 Merlot Lodi, California

Merlot is illustrative of the influence of terroir on a grape variety. While some grapes consistently display red or black fruit flavors, Merlot may lean towards one or show characteristics of both, depending on where it is grown. Our Wyethia Flame Merlot from Lodi, California is distinctly red fruited. The inland wine regions of California tend to have high temperatures throughout the growing season due to the influence of the large mountain ranges that line the state's coast. These mountains block ocean breezes and other cooling effects of the sea. Lodi sits west of a large gap in this range caused by the San Francisco Bay, allowing for a cool, oceanic influence. This enables our Merlot to stay juicy and bright despite its inland setting. By doing so, Wyethia Flame has once again released an exquisite wine representative of the climate and terroir of California. Scroll through the image carousel above to learn more about this wine.