Somerston Wine Company
Stornoway Napa Valley Red Blend
Ruby and garnet red intertwined. Great baking spices on the nose especially the cinnamon and brown sugar. As it airs out it develops some darker fruits, mainly blackberries. Some leather undertones too. Great texture like a little roughness and silkier finish. Tight dark fruits with some savory elements. Could use some time to fully open up. Moderate tannins (6/10) and moderate plus body. Good structure and some redder fruits showing in the long finish. Drink till 2026.
Ruby and garnet red intertwined. Great baking spices on the nose especially the cinnamon and brown sugar. As it airs out it develops some darker fruits, mainly blackberries. Some leather undertones too. Great texture like a little roughness and silkier finish. Tight dark fruits with some savory elements. Could use some time to fully open up. Moderate tannins (6/10) and moderate plus body. Good structure and some redder fruits showing in the long finish. Drink till 2026.
1 person found it helpfulAug 20th, 2016Merlot - Cab franc /Blueberry / espresso / spice /
Merlot - Cab franc /Blueberry / espresso / spice /
1 person found it helpfulMay 23rd, 2014Really great Merlot blend from a little tucked away corner of Napa. Gives me new respect for well done merlot.
Really great Merlot blend from a little tucked away corner of Napa. Gives me new respect for well done merlot.
Feb 20th, 2016Mostly Merlot. Fragrant - powerful & tannic. Good but will be great with more time.
Mostly Merlot. Fragrant - powerful & tannic. Good but will be great with more time.
Jun 13th, 2013