One of the best domestic Merlots out there, especially for a full-on Merlot (as opposed to some of the high end Merlot/Cab. or local BDX blends out there). This has more spine than the 2012 (not…
Same as my previous tasting notes a few months ago. A cedar note was especially prominent this time around. Air helped open it up in terms of the fruit, but also elevated the wood component (not in a…
PnP with notes of red currant, black cherry, alcohol, and wood. Drank like a cheap Cabernet. Simple and a little bitter. Air didn't help much. Had a tinge of mocha on the back end, with a drying,…
Brought over by a friend and decanted over the course of two hours. One of the best domestic Merlots I've ever had (and I typically do not care for most stand-alone Merlots). Beautiful, deep texture…
A pleasantly surprising example of a Napa Merlot. Notes of plump blackberry, raspberry, plum, chocolate, and baking spices. Beautifully crafted with more complexity than I often find in this varietal.
