Napa County Merlot

Blend of mostly Merlot with a splash of Malbec, aged for 19 months in French oak (35% new), deep Ruby with aromas of ripe black fruits, spice and sweet notes. On the palate flavors of blackberry, black cherry and currants with cinnamon spice, oak and cacao notes. Fine tannins, long finish ending with fruit, herb, cinnamon and oak. Tasting well now, good for another 5+ years in cellar.

this is extracted, the flavors may become more integrated with time, but right now, this wine is a bit much.

Deep ruby color.
Aromas of
Dry. Flavors of baked black plum, soft vanilla, black pepper. Medium-rich, chewy tannins.

Intensity: 3/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 3/5

2010 great bottle. Needs time to open up!.

Good at this price point.

Hints of pumpkin cheesecake

I'm glad everyone hates this wine. More for me. If you like merlot, go for it, it's awesome.

Big.
Really big.
Huge.
Alcohol and fruit! Extraction to the nth degree. I liked it because now I know that there is a Merlot for Petit Syrah and Zinfandel drinkers... Who knew? Not for the meek.

Not impressed. Dry but more taste of alcohol than flavor. Will try again tomorrow.

Reliably delicious