Merlot represents around 65% of the red varietals grown in Bordeaux. If Cabernet Sauvignon is the “King” of red grapes, Merlot is the backbone of many famous red blends. Joy Cellars Jubilant is a Bordeaux-style red with Merlot and Petit Verdot.
With a complex aromatic palate, Jubilant starts with a deep dark robe in the glass. Merlot and Petit Verdot grapes provide ripe plum, blackberry, cherry and prune flavors. The secondary nose reveals spices like pepper, licorice and forest floor undertones, showing depth and maturity. The mouth features ripe tannins which will become more round over the next few years. This wine has an elegant structure, a chewy mouthfeel and a medium-to-long body. Further pune and plum aromas emerge in a joyous finish.
