A beautifully approachable Merlot with forward blackberry, cassis, black cherry, rich oak spice, a fleshy texture with good tannic structure and weight. The long, well integrated finish keeps pumping flavor, suggesting a medium strength cheese plate as a pairing. A Platinum Award winner at the 2019 Winemaker Challenge International Wine Competition.
Francis Coppola, Sonoma County (California) Merlot 2015
By Rich Cook