The ‘13 Broadside Merlot is so dark that only a speck of light gets through. The nose is fabulously deep, with big cassis aromas playing fast and loose with coffee, cocoa, licorice, sage and a puff of campfire smoke. Fruit flavors dominate the palate - blue and black berries, plums and black currants. There is a layer of holiday spice on a layer of chunky minerality wrapped in a lovely acidity and tied up with tannins that are almost as smooth as silk.
The ‘13 Broadside Merlot is so dark that only a speck of light gets through. The nose is fabulously deep, with big cassis aromas playing fast and loose with coffee, cocoa, licorice, sage and a puff of campfire smoke. Fruit flavors dominate the palate - blue and black berries, plums and black currants. There is a layer of holiday spice on a layer of chunky minerality wrapped in a lovely acidity and tied up with tannins that are almost as smooth as silk.
1 person found it helpfulNov 17th, 2015
2018 vintage. I’m not usually a merlot drinker, so this was just a random trial of a wine that got decent reviews. Fine, but lacks any distinction, so won’t get again
2018 vintage. I’m not usually a merlot drinker, so this was just a random trial of a wine that got decent reviews. Fine, but lacks any distinction, so won’t get again
May 4th, 2023
Very fruity nose. Raspberry and blackberry jam. Sweet ripe red fruits, sharp tannin and nice finish. Very good.
Very fruity nose. Raspberry and blackberry jam. Sweet ripe red fruits, sharp tannin and nice finish. Very good.
Jan 30th, 2021
A very unique Merlot. Oaky, a little jammy, leather and vanilla.
A very unique Merlot. Oaky, a little jammy, leather and vanilla.
May 7th, 2017
Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, USA
