"This Merlot shows vibrant aromas of fresh black cherry, ripe boysenberry, leather, black olive, peppercorn, and sweet baking spices. On the palate, opulent fruit and silky tannins create balance, with bright red fruit and toasty oak carrying through to a long, cherry-spice finish." —winemaker

"Vibrant and expressive aromatics right out of the glass. Ripe red and black fruit dominate of plum, black cherry, and raspberry. Notes of dusty cocoa powder. Graphite, and subtle of baking spice. A medium to full-bodied wine with a plush, velvety mouthfeel. The fruit profile is similar to the nose, plum and cherry lead, followed by darker notes of blackberry and cassis." —winemaker

"A fruity style with aromas of ripe plum and dried cherry with spicy notes of cinnamon, licorice and vanilla." —winemaker

"Intricate layers of black cherry, plum, currant, and wild berry mingle with a hint of spice. The soft, delicate, elegant tannins of this Bordeaux varietal carry these aromas and flavors to a long, silky and lingering finish." —winemaker

"The Sonoma County Merlot is lush with notes of blackberry, fig compote and cassis. Medium bodied with soft tannins, this wine boasts toasty oak and spice on the mid-palate punctuated by a full and lively finish. These luscious dark fruit and toasty flavors are enhanced by aging in French oak barrels." —winemaker