2018 Lewis Merlot Napa Valley

Rocking levels of blackcurrants, cassis, black cherries, graphite, spicy oak, and violets emerge from the 2018 Merlot. This beauty is a ripe, sexy, full-bodied Merlot that stays lively, fresh, and elegant, with a solid spine of acidity. It has the purity of fruit that's the hallmark of the 2018 vintage and is going to evolve nicely for 10-12 years, although I see no need to delay gratification either.