Concentrated & full-bodied, the 2009 Merlot is a study in contrasts. Subtle & silky, yet bright & intense, this deep red wine is multifaceted. Black raspberry & dark cherry greet the nose, while the brighter fruit of ripe summer plum dazzles the palate. The toast & spice of twelve months in American oak seamlessly integrate with the tannin structure of this wine, leaving a long, lingering finish.