From famed winemaker Diana Snowden Seysses of Domaine Dujac in Burgundy and Ashes + Diamonds in Napa Valley, the 2018 Snowden Vineyards Merlot (blended with 5% Cabernet Sauvignon) is bright and juicy and softer than many California Merlots. It shows off expressive red fruit flavors of strawberry, cherry, plum, and raspberry with hints of dusty earth and a violet note on the finish, which is long and incredibly smooth. This is luscious, mouth-filling, and rounded with satiny tannins, perfect for pairing with meats or fleshy vegetables.
Snowden Vineyards, Napa Valley (California) Merlot 2018
By Miranda Franco