Summer Splash

The Cannonball dive is a dive for the people.  And if you've never done a Cannonball then you'd better just shut down this computer, go find a body of water, and jump right in!  When you're jumping into the water on a beautiful summer day, with nothing on your mind except leaping high, balling up tight, and making a splash that is going to get as many people wet as possible, that moment you're in the air might be the best feeling you can have with your swimsuit on.

Now you may think that a wine company called Cannonball is not very serious.  True, we try not to take ourselves too seriously, but that's because wine should be enjoyable.  Now don't get us wrong.  We're serious about quality, honesty, and enjoying life.  And, we're dead serious about spreading our love and passion for wine by offering great wines at great prices.  That means we want every wine you taste from us to be a WOW wine.

So while the swan dive might be graceful, a back one-and-a-half somersault-tuck might be impressive, and a cliff dive is just gutsy, if you do them right, they don't make a splash.  So follow our instructions on how to Cannonball and we hope you find our wines as enjoyable and memorable as those summers you spent as a kid doing Cannonballs.  And don't forget to share a splash with friends.

Cannonball 2012 Merlot is euphoria in a bottle. The crimson color alone tempts all the senses, while enticing aromas of amaretto, black plum, fresh fig, and candied violet fill the nose. The wine has a full silky entry with sophisticated structure, wonderful concentration and playful texture peeking through, slowly building into an engaging finish of fresh cherries, rich chocolate, and spiced cake.

An absolute pleasure to enjoy on its own, the lush ripe tannins of this Merlot also pairs well with a wide range of foods including salmon, pork, root vegetables and aged cheeses. Its expansive persona has enough backbone to accompany red meats, Asian duck, and pasta with rich sauces.

Only $12.99 in the Bottle Club®.