United States
California
Wine
Red
The Facts
Origins United States > California > North Coast
Appellation North Coast
Varietal Merlot
Cepage 100% Merlot
Alcohol Content 14.0 %
Serendipity Markets California, Texas
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The Character
Tasting Notes The Kwaya Organic Merlot is rich and robust with deep blackberry and plum flavors. It’s superb with something from the grill.
Overall Rich & robust
Mouthfeel Soft & weighty with a succulent mid-palate
Aromas Deep blackberry and plum flavors
Pairings Anything from the grill: salmon, pork chops, burgers...
Awards 83 Wine Enthusiast Magazine (2019)
Sustainability Certified Organic , Vegan , Sustainable In Practice , No Sulfites Added
The Story
Kwaya Cellars was born out of the longtime dream of our friend Nicky Coachman-Robinson, president of Organic Wine Cellars LLC and rep for Frey Organic Wines in the Southeast. We were thrilled to partner with Nicky and to co- create a wine label that celebrates African culture, organic farming, and the promise of unity.
Kwaya is the Hausa word for “seed.” Hausa is one of the most common African languages and is spoken in Nigeria, Ghana, and much of North Africa. The symbol in the Kwaya logo is the Adinkra symbol for “seed.” The Assante people of Ghana use the Adinkra system to express the connection between the verbal and the visual.
Kwaya founder Nicky Coachman-Robinson has enjoyed 20 years of professional wine consulting, as well as a decade of sobriety. Five percent of all Kwaya profits will be donated to Nicky’s alma mater, Bridges of Hope.
Since time immemorial, seeds give us life, regenerate our crops, and provide the rich biodiversity inherent in organic agriculture.
Let’s grow together.
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About Frey
Brand Story
Frey Vineyards is the leader in organic non-sulfited wine making. Located in Mendocino County, California, Frey was founded in 1980 as the nation’s first organic winery and is still family owned and operated with 3 generations of Freys working side by side.
Brand Story
Frey Vineyards is the leader in organic non-sulfited wine making. Located in Mendocino County, California, Frey was founded in 1980 as the nation’s first organic winery and is still family owned and operated with 3 generations of Freys working side by side.
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