Firebelle Napa Valley Merlot Blend

Nose is muted fruit with minerals. Big tannins. Dark dry cassis; blackberries, black plum, dark cherries, pouched strawberries, used coffee grounds, medium spice, grainy volcanic minerals, red roses, cherry cola, leather, dry stems, black tea, nice acidity, structure is big to start but settles down as you sip, good length, balance and finish.

Dense and weighty especially on the mid-palate. Lots of plush concentration. Sexy. Dark and plummy with great mineral and savory notes. 79% merlot, 19%CS, 5%PV.

Blackberry, baking spice, tart cranberry. Floral and perfume. M acid, body, m+ tannin. Black fruit, cocoa. Very smooth.

Awesome!

Nice structure. Lots of blue and red fruit.

Dried red cherry, tobacco and clove. Chocolatey and red fruit mid body on the palate, lingering finish and mid- tannins.

Lush, with chocolate, with long deep expression. Hints if coffee and espresso at the end.

Excellent! A beautiful Merlot ... Grapes from Calistoga . It has this soft almost floral bouquet that is so elegant. The palate is complex and definitely follows in suit.

Remarkably drinkable already, well executed.

Good now but this one needs time or a long decant.