Benziger Merlot

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Benziger Merlot

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Category	Red Wine
Varietal	Merlot
Region	California, Sonoma County
Brand	Benziger
Alcohol/vol	14.52%

Handpicked fruit for this Merlot was sourced specifically from areas in Sonoma County that elicit the ultimate expression of full fruit and velvety texture, while maintaining varietal integrity.

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