It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back!
Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.
Strong nose of black currants, plums, cooked cherries, spices, light oak, licorice and chocolates.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with black currants, blueberries, light wood, spices, coffee, vegetables, bitter herbs and black pepper.
Short finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries and herbs.
This Merlot from Santa Cruz Mountains in California is earthy, tangy and spicy.
Might need a few years in the bottle to mature properly. Would be nice to revisit it in 5 years and see how it evolves.
A little unbalanced right now, and better with food.
A blend of 95% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged in (40% new) French and American oak barrels for 20 months. A small production of only 2,500 bottles.
14.4% alcohol by volume.
88 points.
$42.
It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back!
Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.
Strong nose of black currants, plums, cooked cherries, spices, light oak, licorice and chocolates.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with black currants, blueberries, light wood, spices, coffee, vegetables, bitter herbs and black pepper.
Short finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries and herbs.
This Merlot from Santa Cruz Mountains in California is earthy, tangy and spicy.
Might need a few years in the bottle to mature properly. Would be nice to revisit it in 5 years and see how it evolves.
A little unbalanced right now, and better with food.
A blend of 95% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged in (40% new) French and American oak barrels for 20 months. A small production of only 2,500 bottles.
14.4% alcohol by volume.
88 points.
$42.
Aug 6th, 2026
Santa Cruz Mountains, San Francisco Bay, California, USA
