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unique terroirs of our state,” Jones says. “This example demonstrates the balance of fruit, texture and acidity achieved from our medium-length, temperate growing season.”
Davide Creato is almost poetic about his love for the merlot made at his winery in Chadds Ford. On winter evenings, he pairs
it with aged cheese, sliced prosciutto and salami, and bread and olive oil from his native Italy. “With some age in the bottle, merlot becomes more complex and intriguing,” says Creato, who took over winemaking duties at Penns Woods from founder Gino Razzi a few years ago. “The fruit becomes less prominent and the chocolate and tobacco aromas are highlighted, offering a nice, round finish.”
Winemakers generally consider the structure of a wine to be as important as its flavors. “I like to associate it with a textile feeling,” Creato says. “Merlot’s structure after a few years in the bottle becomes opulent and soft, like a modern bamboo cloth that’s incredibly smooth but has a very good body structure. Our merlot grapes come from vines that have been established for 30 years and have acclimated to the soil and conditions at our vineyard.”
Felipe Pallares moved to the United
States with his family several years ago
from Ecuador, where he and his brother, Enrique, once played polo and traveled the world with their ponies. Enrique still plays
at Brandywine Polo Club, not far from their Jennersville farm. Today, they own Casa Carmen Wines, which has tasting rooms at the farm and in Chestertown, Maryland. The wine is made at their facility in Baltimore, and the grapes come from all over this region. A perfect winter red is the 2022 Casa Carman Duende, a Bordeaux blend with a touch of tannat. With its rich blackberry flavors and good structure, the wine is served in the Jennersville tasting room alongside Spanish-style tapas or snacks. “I like to drink it with a meat-based stew, such as a ragout with a bit of spiciness that simmers for six hours or so,” Felipe says.
But it’s not always about meat and cheese. “Don’t forget the vegetables,” says Yingst. “Grilled eggplant is a great pairing for any red with a little bit of toasted oak characteristics.”
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