Josh Cellars Merlot (75cl, 13.5%)

Josh Cellars Merlot is a California red wine blending 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, bottled at 13.5% ABV in a 750ml bottle. Fruit comes from partner growers across Napa, Monterey, Lodi and Mendocino County. Winemaking includes a 24-hour cold soak, daily pump-overs, a one-week extended maceration and ageing in French oak for up to 12 months. The nose shows violets, sweet plum, vanilla bean and toasted oak. The palate is velvety, with ripe plum, black cherry, blackberry, red cherry and toasted oak, with gentle structure from the Cabernet Sauvignon. The finish is medium in length, with cocoa powder, milk chocolate and supple tannins.