Aroma of plums and faint barnyard funk greet the nose, with earthy plums and cherries following in the mouth. Moderate tannins and a clean, lingering tart berry finish, with occasional hints of caramel.
This is a very interesting, yet enjoyable Merlot. It is styled more like Pinot Noir with its earthy component and tart finish and, like Pinot, it was very food friendly. I drank it over two nights and found it retained it's freshness and structure overnight. $28, only available from the winery.
