Big value in this Merlot from Lodi — an unusual locale for the variety. Everything is working in the glass, with big berry and cherry aromas and a touch of fall spice translating nicely on the palate and lingering long. It’s fine as a tasty solo glass, or pair it with red meats. A Platinum Award winner at the 2018 Winemaker Challenge International Wine Competition.
Noble Vines, Lodi (California) Merlot 2015
By Rich Cook