Chloe Wine Collection expands its portfolio of premium wines, introducing a single-vineyard Merlot, crafted using grapes grown exclusively in the San Lucas Estate Vineyard in Monterey County. This new varietal is a highly anticipated addition to the collection, and the first within the brand portfolio to receive this designation.
“Chloe wines are crafted with exceptional fruit sourced from prized vineyards, and we are thrilled to introduce the first single vineyard varietal within the collection,” said Winemaker Georgetta Dane. “Chloe Merlot is a complex, sensuous wine with delicious flavors, ideal for celebrating memorable occasions.”
“The addition of the new Merlot to the portfolio demonstrates the success of the Chloe Wine Collection and its commitment to excellence,” said Chloe Marketing Director Kimberly Fabbri. “We are thrilled with our ability to offer another premium varietal, especially one which adds a new AVA to the collection.”
Barrel aged for 12 months in 50% new French and American oak, the wine is described as “elegant,” exuding flavors of fresh-picked blackberries, black cherry and plum along with delicate notes of vanilla, mocha and spice. A full-bodied wine, Chloe Merlot is said to be exceptionally well-balanced with luxurious intensity and a silky finish that lingers on the tongue.
“Soft tannins and smooth acidity along with abundant fruit flavors provide a plush, velvety mouthfeel. With a rich burgundy color palette, this luscious wine is the ideal addition to a sophisticated dining experience and pairs perfectly with rosemary and oregano pork chops or apricot-mustard glazed chicken,” Chloe says.