If you have read much of our humble blog, you realize that we are not generally Merlot fans. But every once in a while one comes along that blows us away. This was definitely one of these wines.
Generally we do not like merlot because they tend to be more fruit forward and not as full-bodied as we like.
This one however was massive. The initial impression was that of plum and currant, and gave way to some vanilla and black licorice with good tannin structure underneath. The finish lingered for quite a bit which was a pleasant surprise.
This is a blend of 92% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc and 1% Cabernet Sauvignon. Even though it is nearly 5 years old, the tannins were substantial enough that it probably could be kept for another 5-7 years while remaining approachable at anytime.
This was a touch higher than we have been spending on wine, but still not too unreasonable at $25.99 considering the quality.
Cheers!
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