2016 Hunt & Harvest Merlot, Napa Valley   

This wine displays the hallmark characteristics of Napa Valley Merlot crafted in a classic and food-friendly style. In the glass, the wine is vibrant ​garnet red ​in​ color​ and has lifted aromatics of ​red plum, dark cherry​ and ​​​​dusty ​milk chocolate​. ​ The fruit on the palate is bright​ with​ ​satsuma plum and red berries. The prominent​ acid line throughout the palate fits neatly with the mid-weight tannin profile​ and leads to a finish that has touches of bitter dark chocolate. Gather up a group of friends, light the fire-pit, and grill up some BBQ pork-ribs. Maybe add some juniper berries and a touch of heat to the glaze.