Last Thursday our friend Rusty Faulk came over for dinner and some nice political discussions. We provided the pizza from Feldman's The first thing you notice about the Fetzer Merlot was how light it was for a Merlot. Both in color and on the palate this is an exceedingly light wine, more reminiscent of a Syrah than a Merlot. On the palate its all light fruit, plums and cherry. It has a nice light finish and goes down smoothly.
This particular wine went very well with the various pizzas I picked up. By and large they were lighter, with the main ingredients being tomato, basil, mozzarella, and garlic. The Fetzer Winery prides itself on being environmentally friendly, and it one of its selling points. Interestingly enough, this Merlot reminded both Pris and myself of the Bonterra Merlot we reviewed here http://rgvinophiles.blogspot.com/2011/04/bountiful-bonterra.html. Both were lighter Merlots that paired well with lighter foods.
This Merlot runs about $10, and you can find it at H.E.B. and most liquor stores. For more information on the Fetzer wines you can visit: http://fetzer.com/Default.aspx
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