2009 Merlot Over and Play Dead
Bronze Medal - 2012 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
You'll be doing tricks to get your hands on this puppy!
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This is not a wimpy Merlot. 
Slightly tongue-in-cheek, but this has always been the motto for our Merlot Over and Play Dead. Brenda’s focus has always been on picking very ripe Merlot fruit to get the black and red fruits she loves, and to get soft and ripe tannins. The wine's label captures this "attitude"... a big, beefy bulldog saying "bite me" is our way of saying this in not your typical Merlot.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2009
Varietal
Merlot
Appellation
Central Coast
Alcohol %
13.5
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Smoky, red cherry aromas lead into flavors of black currents and red berries. Medium bodied in weight, the pretty and bright fruit flavors are classic “Merlot” and lead into a well balanced finish with integrated ripe tannins.
Awards
2009 VINTAGE
Bronze Medal--2012 SF Chronicle Wine Competition
Bronze Medal--2012 International Women's Wine Competition
2007 VINTAGE
Silver Medal--2010 National Women's Wine Competition
Silver Medal--2009 Pacific Rim International Wine Competition
Bronze Medals--SF Chronicle, CA State Fair, SF International Wine Competitions
2006 VINTAGE
GOLD MEDAL--SF Chronicle Wine Competition
2005VINTAGE
GOLD MEDAL--SF International Wine Competition
GOLD MEDAL--Los Angeles International Wine Competition
Bronze Medal--2012 SF Chronicle Wine Competition
Bronze Medal--2012 International Women's Wine Competition
2007 VINTAGE
Silver Medal--2010 National Women's Wine Competition
Silver Medal--2009 Pacific Rim International Wine Competition
Bronze Medals--SF Chronicle, CA State Fair, SF International Wine Competitions
2006 VINTAGE
GOLD MEDAL--SF Chronicle Wine Competition
2005VINTAGE
GOLD MEDAL--SF International Wine Competition
GOLD MEDAL--Los Angeles International Wine Competition
Food Pairing Notes
This versatile wine pairs well with grilled beef (my current favorite is Hanger Steak), grilled lamb and hearty pastas. I also enjoy our Merlot with dark chocolate deserts.
Product Reviews
Jerry W Jones
(Jan 4, 2013 at 1:52 PM)
Becky Hajost
(Jun 23, 2012 at 2:58 PM)
Melot Over and Play Dead was given to me after a wine tasting focused on some big cabs. After telling my host I didn't much care for Merlots anymore, he got up, left the room and returnd with this bottle for me. After trying it the following weekend, I was sold! My guests agreed too.