2020 NSA Merlot
Red Wine
CA - San Joaquin - Lodi
Alcohol 13.3%
NSA (No Sulfite Added) Merlot
All NSA Wines are from the 2020 vintage and have been barrel-aged for 10 months in French Oak and bottled aged for 8 months.
WHAT ARE SULFITES?
Sulfites are compounds naturally present in many fruits, including grapes, and are also a by-product of fermentation. Sulfites are a natural preservative found in nature – including present in your body.
WHAT’S DIFFERENT ABOUT THESE WINES?
NSA Wines will be fruitier and smoother than their counterparts. Try our NSA sampling to see the difference.
100% Merlot grapes grown in Lodi, CA. Fermented and aged at Carlos Creek Winery. A perfect expression of this varietal with notes of cherry and vanilla. Medium body with medium tannins.
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A unique, medium bodied red wine commonly grown in the Mediterranean grape growing regions of Spain, France & Italy. Complex, fruit forward, red with soft mouth feel. Aged 60% in Minnesota oak barrels and 40% in a french puncheon barrel (132 gallon barrel) giving it the soft tannins and bold fruit notes.
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From full-bodied reds to refreshing whites, our handcrafted wines highlight the best of Minnesota wineries. Visit our Alexandria, MN tasting room to explore our latest releases.
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Red Wine
From smooth and silky to bold and structured, Carlos Creek Winery red wines showcase the depth and richness of carefully selected grape varietals. -
White Wine
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Fruit Wine
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Rosé
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Dessert
Rich, luscious, and indulgent. Carlos Creek Winery's dessert wines are perfectly paired or enjoyed on their own as a treat. -
Reserve Wine
Crafted with exceptional care, Carlos Creek Winery's reserve wines represent the finest selections from our cellar. Aged longer for enhanced complexity, these wines offer a depth of flavor meant for true connoisseurs. -
Sparkling Wine
Celebrate every moment with Carlos Creek Winery's sparkling wines. Crisp, effervescent, and full of lively bubbles, these wines add a touch of elegance to any gathering.
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