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Chelsea Goldschmidt - Merlot - Guidestone Rise2022

RED WINE

PUBLIC
March 2025
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Chelsea Goldschmidt - Merlot - Guidestone Rise label
  • Producer Goldschmidt Vineyard
  • Country USA
  • Region California
  • Appellation Alexander Valley
  • UPC 8-32095-00912-1

Reviews

James Suckling 92

Bright and vivid purple fruit character with candied orange peel, sweet spices and some earthy undertones. Plush and velvety with a medium to full body and succulent berry fruit in the middle. Hints of bitter spices and nutshell at the end. Drink or hold.

by JS, James Suckling , 2024

Wine Enthusiast 91

Aromas of fresh herbs, candied cherry and fresh-ground coffee mingle on the nose of this wine. The palate is more structured than expected, with a wealth of age-worthy tannin that frames a palate ripe with raspberry and cocoa flavors.

by TC, Wine Enthusiast , 2024

Wine Spectator 92

Polished and elegantly layered, this offers lively red currant and raspberry flavors that are highlighted by notes of rose petal and orange peel, finishing with refined tannins. Drink now through 2031.

by TF, Wine Spectator , 2024

Technical Details

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Named after Nick Goldschmidt’s eldest daughter, Chelsea Merlot highlights the juicy red fruit and spice notes from barrel aged Merlot. Sourced from a beautiful vineyard along Route 128 just east of Geyserville, Chelsea Merlot is big and rich and pairs well with wood fired pizza, steak tacos, and grilled pork chops. One sip and it’s obvious this Merlot is made with Cabernet Sauvignon drinkers in mind.

Tasting notes

Dark garnet; cherry, strawberry, and white pepper aromas. Entry is broad and expansive with black cherry, wild blackberry, rhubarb, and ripe plum. Velvety smooth and rich on the mid-palate. Finishes with spicy notes of clove and cinnamon.