The Velvet Devil is a red Merlot wine produced by Charles Smith Wines, Washington, USA. The grapes used are 99% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Sauvignon, grown in the Columbia Valley.
Review:
“There is a full frontal goblin attack of crushed black berry fruits, concentrated jammy and even slightly spicy cassis, blackberry sorbet, soft balanced tannins and a really lovely, juicy fleshlike mouth-feel. The midpalate is solid, showing good backbone and the lingering finish is a testament to skilled winemaking using top quality fruit, with just a touch of black licorice, black cherry and allspice remaining on the palate after 20-plus seconds. This devil does not joke around.” Gil Lempert-Scwarz, Las Vegas Review
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We fully concur with Gil’s expert review above. Having quaffed a carafe of ‘The Velvet Devil’ this afternoon at The Red Lion and Sun pub in Highgate village, we can recommend it highly.
So smooth and, yes, very velvety! Definitely one of the best Merlots we have ever tasted. Winemaker Charles Smith managed rock bands in Scandinavia for years before becoming a vineyard entrepreneur, so it seemed fitting that a legend of Brit rock, former Kinks-frontman, Ray Davies, was also enjoying his lunch nearby in the same pub… on a Sunny Afternoon.
