Silver Gate is a new-to-me wine brand. In theory, the grapes come from California. It's not a bad Merlot. In fact, it made me remember why I actually used to like Merlot. Back before it became A. overly popular, ubiquitous, and subsequently, B. ruined by the movie, Sideways. I tend to steer away from Malbec and white Zins for many of the same reasons. Popularity often breeds a lot of not-so-great wines.
But I digress.
This is a decent, serviceable Merlot. Medium bodied, low tannins, black cherry notes. I paired it with steak and roasted Brussels sprouts, a meal that I'd usually choose a bolder Zinfandel for, and it was surprisingly good.
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