Keenan, Napa Valley (California) Merlot 2012

Dec 2, 2015

By Rich Cook

This is a big boy that’s all about the dark fruit.  It’s quite firm at present, but nothing that a long decant won’t fix if you can’t wait to age it for a few years.  Blackberry, currants, well integrated oak spice and a big grip that extends the finish.  This is going to turn handsome – meaning that the spice will blossom as the tannins fade, but the big boy will still be around.

Country / Region

California

Appellation

Napa Valley

Grape Variety

Merlot

Color

Red

Vintage

2012

Score

92

Price

US $ 39.00

Producer

Keenan