$6 Merlot 47 Pound Rooster California Albertsons

This is not the cheapest bargain in the world, but the label was eye-catching and $6 is still a pretty affordable. I sipped on a glass of this with a spaghetti dinner. It had a wonderful balance between strong tannins and a crisp fruitiness. There were also notes of coffee in there somewhere. I had another small pour later in the evening, and it was almost better than the first try. The immediate bite gave way to a softer flavor. Definitely get a bottle of this affordable Merlot.

I give it 4 1/2 stars out of 5.

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