This classy Merlot is a good example of the value the Napa Valley offers with the noble grape that serves as the backbone of the great red wines of the Right Bank of Bordeaux. It has structure and elegance, with richly layered red and black fruit aromas, and fine tannins that are beautifully integrated. The nose shows nuances of violets and red currant, with hints of spice. Very inviting. Delicious now, but it will certainly benefit from a few years of bottle age.
