American, Napa Valley, Cali.
Merlot (with Cab. Sauv. & Syrah)
$26ish
Poundability: 2.5/5
Value: 2.5-3/5
Overall: 3/5
Dark ruby color with a nose of strong plum and cassis. Medium/light bodied.
Heavy plum flavors with a slightly spicy finish.
Mild/heavy tannins with strong acidity. Good food wine but could be sipped on its own. Great complexity with a nice long finish. Cat like tongue texture, for reals. A textbook representation of well made California Merlot, no juice bomb here.
Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a well made Cali Merlot, despite its decline in popularity over the years. The strong tannic grip brings down it's poundability, but it is a great wine nonetheless. The problem comes with the price tag, at $26/btl you need to be a damn good bottle of wine, and I really wish it were a few dollars cheaper. Although I feel that way about most Cali wine. All in all would repeat.
Side note, I killed two flies during the tasting so there's that.
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