Barefoot Merlot (75cl, 13.5%)

Barefoot Merlot is a non-vintage California red from Barefoot Cellars, bottled at 13.5% ABV in a 750ml bottle. It is made from Merlot sourced from a wide network of California vineyards, with cold maceration before fermentation in stainless steel or oak barrels and malolactic fermentation. As a non-vintage blend from multiple harvest years, it is made for batch-to-batch consistency. The nose shows blackberry jam, dark fruit, prune and cassis, with toasted oak, spiced chocolate and vanilla. The palate is soft and fruit-forward with cherry, boysenberry, plum, blueberry and dark chocolate, with silky tannins. The finish is moderate, with berry fruit and faint spice.