Funky and cedary, this was a battle among ping-ponging alcohol, dusty plum, and cedar flavors. This was definitely not a 2012-recent vintage wine (as was the original intent of this blind tasting). It reminded me of a…
With the qualifier of, "Well, as Merlots go, it's pretty good." Decent structure and grip. Not a ton of complexity or depth to speak of, but carries itself with some nice crunchy red and black cherry…
Notes of plum and dark black cherry were the most prominent. Some dark-ish raspberry, chocolate, and hints of earth rounded out the flavor profile. Fairly cran-grapey and fruity, with not much frame…
