It’s definitely drinking quite young right now with solid tannins and sharp acidity. Decanted for about 1.5 hrs before drinking and drank over the next 3.5 hrs. It opened up nicely. Really thick in color. Nose of black berry, dark fruit, dark chocolate, dry dirt dusting, umami, lavender. Chewy mouth feel. Forest floor leaves, dark berries, chocolate carries over, and a black toasted tea quality. This is a very well structured Merlot. Quality stuff. I can’t wait to see how it evolves.
It’s definitely drinking quite young right now with solid tannins and sharp acidity. Decanted for about 1.5 hrs before drinking and drank over the next 3.5 hrs. It opened up nicely. Really thick in color. Nose of black berry, dark fruit, dark chocolate, dry dirt dusting, umami, lavender. Chewy mouth feel. Forest floor leaves, dark berries, chocolate carries over, and a black toasted tea quality. This is a very well structured Merlot. Quality stuff. I can’t wait to see how it evolves.
Feb 7th, 2019
Napa Valley, California, USA
