2022 Merlot In the Rocks Vineyard

The 2022 Merlot displays wonderful varietal character, with sweet herbs, gravel dust and violet pastille complementing crushed blueberries. It's pleasantly sweet up front, yet refined, with round, plush textures and mineral-inflected blue and black fruits all guided by juicy acidity. This finishes with admirable length and a spicy tinge, leaving a hint of blackberry to mingle with silky tannins. It's a total pleasure to taste. The Merlot hails from 2014 plantings and was refined in 44% new oak.