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2021 Atavist® Merlot
South Australia
$21.00
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2021 Atavist® Merlot
South Australia
$21.00
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$16.80
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Atavist is the essence of Australian Merlot. Grapes are sourced from several cool-climate sites that are selected with this wine in mind. It still has the plushness you recognize, but it’s paired with savory herb and bitter cocoa notes that elevate this red to another level. Temperatures during fermentation were kept cool to retain the fruity flavors of cherry, plum, and red berry. Oak aging brings the whole package into focus, with an artful balance of deep flavors and tannic structure evident in the glass. With medium body and round texture, this wine is fantastic with vegetables, especially hard-to-pair roasted cherry tomatoes. If you’re looking for something a little more meaty, roast duck and lean cuts of steak are also great matches.
All about the wine
Tasting Notes
Red
Cherry
Cranberry
Red
Plum
Tomato
Leaf
Pairs well with
Red pasta
Chocolate cake
Chili
Bbq
Flavor Profile
Dry
Semi-Sweet
Sweet
Like your sarcasm. Like people think you’re serious, that's how dry it is.
Earth
In Between
Fruit
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Overall rating: 3.8908749 / 5 from 2126 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
The 2021 Atavist Merlot is a red wine with a medium body and round texture, offering fruity flavors of cherry, plum, and red berry, enhanced by savory herb and bitter cocoa notes. It is well-balanced with deep flavors and a tannic structure, making it a versatile choice for various dishes, including vegetables, roast duck, and lean cuts of steak.
Summary topics
- Customer Ratings: 16%
- 2021 Atavist Merlot: 19%
- Lauren's Feedback: 1%
Review topics: ["2021 atavist","3 stars","sarah s","christine r","katie h","wine","rated"].
Review highlights
- "Jeff/Lenda J. rated 2021 Atavist:registered: Merlot 4 stars on 08/23/2022" —
- "Emily F. rated 2021 Atavist:registered: Merlot 4 stars on 07/06/2022" —
- "Pierre-Michel A. rated 2021 Atavist:registered: Merlot 4 stars on 06/18/2022" —
Reviews
Standout
"Remarkably good"
TRY IT
"I TRULY ENJOYED"
Passable
"Don't remember"
better day 2
"better day 2"
Tom
"Good red balance"
Delicious
"Description fits it well. This is good paired with food or by itself."
Did not like.
"I don't know what it was, but this wine actually upset my stomach. Couldn't drink it."
SoSo
"not my favorite"
Dry
"Not a fan"
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