This was an iffy vintage in Sonoma County but that didn’t stop Kenwood from doing what it seems to excel at vintage after vintage, delivering quality and value with its basic Sonoma County line of wines. This Merlot shows lovely blueberry fruit and spice, with soft tannins and a lingering finish. For $14 you would be hard pressed to find a tastier "drink now" Merlot.
Kenwood Vineyards, Sonoma County (California) Merlot 2011
By Robert Whitley