Ferrari-Carano Merlot (75cl, 14.5%)

A full-bodied Merlot from Sonoma County, California. Ferrari-Carano draws fruit from cool-climate valley floor vineyards and mountaintop sites. Grapes are hand-harvested, sorted and destemmed, then undergo a three-day cold soak before fermentation. Pump-overs are conducted one to two times daily. The nose shows ripe red cherries, black currant, cinnamon, cocoa, cedar and black pepper. The palate has lush plum and pomegranate, vanilla, caramel, baking spice and dark chocolate with supple tannins. The finish carries smoky chocolate, tobacco and lingering dark cherry.