2013 MERLOT

“Revisiting a wine after 10 years, sometimes you find a jewel. The 2013 Rutherford Estate Merlot is a brilliant garnet in a glass. The nose shimmers bright with fresh red fruit aromas of cranberry and red cherry as well as raspberry jam with subtle hints of cedar and ground allspice. Laser cut on the palate is a refreshing acidity that further enhances that red fruit perception, but transitions to black cherry and plum with a note of spicy dark chocolate. Supporting this gem are soft and velvety tannins that will give this wine excellent pairing versatility and broad appeal.”
– Justin Carr & Lisanne Leask