Merlot grown in Dry Creek Valley gets its ripeness from the warm days and its structure from the cool nights, which are courtesy of the nearby Pacific Ocean. The 2016 Frei has a bit of both of those qualities, showing ripe aromas of cherry and plum and elegant structure that makes it inviting to drink now. A Platinum Award winner at the 37th San Diego International Wine Challenge.
Frei Brothers, Dry Creek Valley (Sonoma County, California) Merlot 2016
By Robert Whitley