Grgich Hills Merlot 2021 (75cl, 13.5%)

A certified organic Napa Valley Merlot blend from Grgich Hills Estate, made from fruit grown in Carneros, American Canyon and warmer Napa parcels. The blend is 92% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Cabernet Franc, fermented with wild indigenous yeasts. The nose shows dark plum, blackberry, rose hip, violets, espresso and licorice. The palate is generous with ripe cherry and red berry fruit, coffee and soft herbal undertones, with restrained oak and bright acidity. The finish is velvety and smooth, with firm but well-integrated tannins and lingering dark fruit and cocoa.