The wine is a deep inky black at the center with bright garnet along the edges, more reminiscent of a Cabernet as is somewhat more common for Washington Merlot. The nose presents earthy aromas of dusty limestone amid luxurious aromas of leather, black raspberry and violets. The taste is a complex layering of black fruit that builds to a crescendo of black raspberry, cherry and plum before transitioning effortlessly to notes of vanilla bean and a hint of spice midpalate. The tannins are expertly structured and provide and ideal foundation for the long, smooth and very dry finish.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 9, as it's just an extremely pleasant drinking example of a varietal that's out of favor but still abundantly pleasurable. This wine would pair well with a broad range of dishes, from classic steaks and roasts to hearty pastas. Tonight I am enjoying this wine with a grilled veal loin chop along with oven roasted fingerling potatoes and some bacon roasted Brussels sprouts. Cheers!
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