Sebastiani’s Sonoma County series is evidencing very high (and to be honest, unexpected) quality these days, and this Merlot only continues what has to be considered a winning streak. It’s substantial but not overbearing, with ripe red berry and cherry fruit, just a kiss of vanilla-laden oak, and a long layered finish. Especially when discounted, it’s a wine well worth buying by the case for summer barbecue entertaining.
