Hahn Merlot (75cl, 14.5%)

Hahn Merlot is a Central Coast California red wine in a Bordeaux style, at 14.5% ABV. Hahn Family Wines draws fruit from vineyards across Monterey, Lodi and Paso Robles, and the cuvée includes roughly 22% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Zinfandel alongside Merlot. It undergoes fermentation with French oak contact. The nose opens with ripe plum and blueberry, then cocoa, violet, juicy black cherry and a subtle fennel-like herbaceousness. The palate is plush and fruit-forward, with red and black plum, boysenberry, toasted caramel, vanilla, cinnamon, star anise and nutmeg, plus gentle tannin structure. The finish is medium-long and silky, with dark chocolate, walnut skin and toasted wood.