EOS Merlot 2021
Eos, the Greek goddess of dawn, opened the gates of heaven each morning allowing the sun to rise. Fiercely passionate, she was cursed by Aphrodite for having an affair with Ares. Her punishment was an insatiable appetite for young men. At Eos – the winery – we’re just as passionate as our namesake, but our insatiable appetite is focused toward the production of great wines. Since the mid-1980s, we have built our reputation on dense reds, complex whites and luscious dessert wines from great AVAs throughout the state.
| Country | America |
|---|---|
| Region | California |
| Appellation | California |
| Winery | Eos |
| Vintage(s) | 2023, 2023, 2023, 2022, 2021 |
| Color | Red |
| Varietal(s) | 97% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon |
Eos, the Greek goddess of dawn, opened the gates of heaven each morning allowing the sun to rise. Fiercely passionate, she was cursed by Aphrodite for having an affair with Ares. Her punishment was an insatiable appetite for young men. At Eos – the winery – we’re just as passionate as our namesake, but our insatiable appetite is focused toward the production of great wines. Since the mid-1980s, we have built our reputation on dense reds, complex whites and luscious dessert wines from great AVAs throughout the state.
| Country | America |
|---|---|
| Region | California |
| Appellation | California |
| Winery | Eos |
| Vintage(s) | 2023, 2023, 2023, 2022, 2021 |
| Color | Red |
| Varietal(s) | 97% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Closure | Screw Cap |
|---|---|
| Volume | 750ml |
| Alcohol | 13.5% |
| Product Code | 4133121 |
| UPC | 0-84287-10004-2 |
Tasting notes
The 2021 Merlot possesses fruitful aromas of black cherry and juicy plum, complimented by hints of baking spices and mocha. Notes of red raspberry, cedar, and vanilla oak are present on the palate along with silky tannins. This wine will pair perfectly with braised chicken or pasta dishes with red tomato sauce.
Terroir
V I N E Y A R D S
At Eos, we believe great wines cannot be made without great fruit. We source our grapes from quality vineyards in the premiere growing regions of California, including Lake County, Sonoma County and all along the Central Coast. The geographical diversity of these regions yield a plethora of distinct microclimates and results in wines with unique aromas, fl avors and texture.
Vintage Notes
The winter of 2020-2021 had minimal rainfall and mild temperaturesleading to drought conditions throughout California’s North Coast. With a warmer than average winter and spring, budbreak was two weeks ahead of normal. Summer was warm and dry, with a few short heat spikes. The warm weather resulted in beautifully ripened fruit and a fairly early harvest.