This wine uses the Petrus clone of Merlot, and it’s showing proper varietal characteristics of cherry, blackberry and mellow acidity, with a nice peppery note that lengthens the finish. As these relatively young vines mature, watch for this to become a major player in the Merlot marketplace.
Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards, Umpqua Valley (Oregon) Merlot 2019
By Rich Cook