A big, structured Merlot that’s still integrating its oak spice. There is plenty of great black fruit starting to show, but some bottle aging is in order. You can always trust that Brooks Painter’s winemaking team has your best interest at heart, and in this case, good things come to those who wait. A Platinum Award Winner at the 2017 Sommelier Challenge International Wine & Spirits Competition.
V. Sattui, Napa Valley (California) Merlot 2013
By Rich Cook